US Bridges

I 291 Ramp P over I 291 /US20

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 2.7 on I-291 · Structure no. S2407211EDOTNBI

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,042
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 291 Ramp P over I 291 /US20 is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 291 Ramp P over I 291 /US20 in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger 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 9,042 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,478 by 2033. The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 291 Ramp P
CrossesI 291 /US20
LocationMm 2.7 on I-291
RouteInterstate 291
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.12767, -72.5654
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length224 ft (68.4 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,042 (2023)
Projected traffic21,478 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 291 Ramp P over I 291 /US20 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 291 Ramp P over I 291 /US20 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I 291 Ramp P over I 291 /US20 carry?

About 9,042 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 291 Ramp P over I 291 /US20?

The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I 291 Ramp P over I 291 /US20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.