US Bridges

HWY Brush Hil Av over I 91

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 10.1 on I-91 · Structure no. W2103613LDOTNBI

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,397
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Brush Hil Av over I 91 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Brush Hil Av over I 91 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 4,397 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,791 by 2032. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Brush Hil Av
CrossesI 91
LocationMm 10.1 on I-91
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.14277, -72.63896
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,397 (2019)
Projected traffic6,791 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$10.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Brush Hil Av over I 91 built?

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

What condition is HWY Brush Hil Av 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Brush Hil Av over I 91 carry?

About 4,397 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Brush Hil Av over I 91?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Brush Hil Av over I 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.