U.S. Route 5 over INTERSTATE-91
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 2 Miles North of Rte. 190 · Structure no. 00445
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 207 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,100
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Route 5 over INTERSTATE-91 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Route 5 over INTERSTATE-91 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,437 by 2033. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Route 5 over INTERSTATE-91 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is U.S. Route 5 over INTERSTATE-91 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. Route 5 over INTERSTATE-91 carry?
About 15,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Route 5 over INTERSTATE-91?
The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Route 5 over INTERSTATE-91?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.