I 90 over Comb Chicopee River/May
FairHampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 58.2 on I-90 · Structure no. L160244J9DOTNBI
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 843 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 63,031
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 90 over Comb Chicopee River/May is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying I 90 over Comb Chicopee River/May in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 68 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 5 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 63,031 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,436 by 2032. The structure is 843 ft (256.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 90 over Comb Chicopee River/May built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is I 90 over Comb Chicopee River/May 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I 90 over Comb Chicopee River/May carry?
About 63,031 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I 90 over Comb Chicopee River/May?
The structure is 843 ft (256.9 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns I 90 over Comb Chicopee River/May?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.