US Bridges

I 91 over HWY Noble ST

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 7.5 on I-91 · Structure no. S2408510TDOTNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110,101
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 91 over HWY Noble ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 91 over HWY Noble ST 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 110,101 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 133,609 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 91
CrossesHWY Noble ST
LocationMm 7.5 on I-91
RouteInterstate 91
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.12274, -72.60832
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110,101 (2015)
Projected traffic133,609 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 91 over HWY Noble ST built?

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

What condition is I 91 over HWY Noble ST 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 91 over HWY Noble ST carry?

About 110,101 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 91 over HWY Noble ST?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns I 91 over HWY Noble ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.