US Bridges

I 291 /US20 over ST 20 A/Page Blvd

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 4.2 on I-291 · Structure no. S2407711HDOTNBI

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,762
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 291 /US20 over ST 20 A/Page Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 291 /US20 over ST 20 A/Page Blvd in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 61,762 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,647 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 291 /US20
CrossesST 20 A/Page Blvd
LocationMm 4.2 on I-291
RouteInterstate 291
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.14532, -72.54936
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.7 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,762 (2017)
Projected traffic69,647 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 291 /US20 over ST 20 A/Page Blvd built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I 291 /US20 over ST 20 A/Page Blvd 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 /US20 over ST 20 A/Page Blvd carry?

About 61,762 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 291 /US20 over ST 20 A/Page Blvd?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns I 291 /US20 over ST 20 A/Page Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.