FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I 391 SB

Carrying I 391 SB over I 91

MM 8.4 ON I-91, Hampden, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I 391 SB

The I 391 SB bridge in Hampden, Massachusetts carries I 391 SB over I 91. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 69.0 meters (226 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 37,759 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I 391 SB compares

▼ 8.0
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Massachusetts bridges
429
Bridges in Hampden · 30 in Poor condition
I 391 SB 33.2 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
13.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
33.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
69.0 m (226 ft)
Deck Width
17.1 m (56 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
37,759 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C130360WHDOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I 391 SB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare I 391 SB against other structures in Hampden and across Massachusetts. Massachusetts bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I 391 SB?

I 391 SB in Hampden, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I 391 SB inspected?

I 391 SB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 37,759 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I 391 SB is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I 391 SB?

I 391 SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I 391 SB?

I 391 SB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I 391 SB and does age affect safety?

I 391 SB was built in 1967, making it 59 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.