US Bridges

I 91 over Water Longmeadow Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · At Mm 0.8 on I-91 · Structure no. L140065XGDOTNBI

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80,014
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 91 over Water Longmeadow Brook is a steel culvert carrying I 91 over Water Longmeadow Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 80,014 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,236 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 91
CrossesWater Longmeadow Brook
LocationAt Mm 0.8 on I-91
RouteInterstate 91
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.0364, -72.58879
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,014 (2018)
Projected traffic139,236 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$473,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 91 over Water Longmeadow Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 91 over Water Longmeadow Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does I 91 over Water Longmeadow Brook carry?

About 80,014 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 91 over Water Longmeadow Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns I 91 over Water Longmeadow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.