INTERSTATE-91 over US Route 5 and Route 15
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .34MI N of Hrfd-Weth Tl · Structure no. 00813
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 287 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 116,100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-91 over US Route 5 and Route 15 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 over US Route 5 and Route 15 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 61 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 6 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 116,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 172,513 by 2039. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-91 over US Route 5 and Route 15 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is INTERSTATE-91 over US Route 5 and Route 15 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 over US Route 5 and Route 15 carry?
About 116,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-91 over US Route 5 and Route 15?
The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-91 over US Route 5 and Route 15?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.