US Bridges

I 91 over Other Building

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 7.2 on I-91 · Structure no. S2407910QDOTNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
132,311
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 91 over Other Building is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 91 over Other Building in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 132,311 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 185,568 by 2032. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 91
CrossesOther Building
LocationMm 7.2 on I-91
RouteInterstate 91
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.11894, -72.60968
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.3 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132,311 (2022)
Projected traffic185,568 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$11.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 91 over Other Building built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 91 over Other Building 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 91 over Other Building carry?

About 132,311 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 91 over Other Building?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns I 91 over Other Building?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.