I 91 SB over Water Manhan Riv Oxbow
PoorHampshire County, Massachusetts · Mm 21.1 on I-91 SB · Structure no. E050260XBDOTNBI
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 206 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,526
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 91 SB over Water Manhan Riv Oxbow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 91 SB over Water Manhan Riv Oxbow in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 27,526 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,956 by 2032. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 91 SB over Water Manhan Riv Oxbow built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 91 SB over Water Manhan Riv Oxbow in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does I 91 SB over Water Manhan Riv Oxbow carry?
About 27,526 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I 91 SB over Water Manhan Riv Oxbow?
The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I 91 SB over Water Manhan Riv Oxbow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.