US Bridges

I 91 SB Off Ramp over US 5 /ST10/N King ST

Poor

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · Exit 26 Southbound I-91 · Structure no. N1906610EDOTNBI

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,497
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 91 SB Off Ramp over US 5 /ST10/N King ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 91 SB Off Ramp over US 5 /ST10/N King ST in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 3,497 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,268 by 2033. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI 91 SB Off Ramp
CrossesUS 5 /ST10/N King ST
LocationExit 26 Southbound I-91
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates42.34093, -72.64013
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,497 (2022)
Projected traffic3,268 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 91 SB Off Ramp over US 5 /ST10/N King ST built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I 91 SB Off Ramp over US 5 /ST10/N King ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I 91 SB Off Ramp over US 5 /ST10/N King ST carry?

About 3,497 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 91 SB Off Ramp over US 5 /ST10/N King ST?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I 91 SB Off Ramp over US 5 /ST10/N King ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.