US Bridges

US 20 Plainfld ST over I 91

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · JCT of I-91 & US 20A · Structure no. S2408710MDOTNBI

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
385 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,251
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 Plainfld ST over I 91 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 Plainfld ST over I 91 in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 31,251 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,641 by 2032. The structure is 385 ft (117.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 20 Plainfld ST
CrossesI 91
LocationJCT of I-91 & US 20A
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.11139, -72.60633
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length385 ft (117.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,251 (2017)
Projected traffic42,641 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$28.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 Plainfld ST over I 91 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 Plainfld ST over I 91 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 Plainfld ST over I 91 carry?

About 31,251 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 20 Plainfld ST over I 91?

The structure is 385 ft (117.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 Plainfld ST over I 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.