Interstate 91 over Ct River AMTRAK RTE 159
FairHartford County, Connecticut · Between Exits 42 and 44 · Structure no. 00454
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,698 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 91 over Ct River AMTRAK RTE 159 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 91 over Ct River AMTRAK RTE 159 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 98,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 145,618 by 2042. The structure is 1,698 ft (517.7 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 91 over Ct River AMTRAK RTE 159 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Interstate 91 over Ct River AMTRAK RTE 159 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 91 over Ct River AMTRAK RTE 159 carry?
About 98,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 91 over Ct River AMTRAK RTE 159?
The structure is 1,698 ft (517.7 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (54 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 91 over Ct River AMTRAK RTE 159?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.