US Route 5-KING ST over INTERSTATE-91
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 1.2 MI N of E Windsor Tl · Structure no. 00443
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 253 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,800
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 5-KING ST over INTERSTATE-91 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 5-KING ST over INTERSTATE-91 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 66 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,505 by 2036. The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 5-KING ST over INTERSTATE-91 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is US Route 5-KING ST over INTERSTATE-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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 5-KING ST over INTERSTATE-91 carry?
About 13,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 5-KING ST over INTERSTATE-91?
The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 5-KING ST over INTERSTATE-91?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.