US Bridges

I 291 /US20 over RR CSX Spur

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.2 MI E of ST James Ave · Structure no. S2407311FDOTNBI

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59,482
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 291 /US20 over RR CSX Spur is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 291 /US20 over RR CSX Spur in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 59,482 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,760 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 291 /US20
CrossesRR CSX Spur
Location0.2 MI E of ST James Ave
RouteInterstate 291
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.12961, -72.5608
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width141 ft (43 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,482 (2018)
Projected traffic103,760 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 291 /US20 over RR CSX Spur built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 291 /US20 over RR CSX Spur 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I 291 /US20 over RR CSX Spur carry?

About 59,482 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 291 /US20 over RR CSX Spur?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns I 291 /US20 over RR CSX Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.