Pleasant Road over INTERSTATE-91
PoorHartford County, Connecticut · 0.25 Miles W of Route 5 · Structure no. 01274
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 213 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pleasant Road over INTERSTATE-91 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Road over INTERSTATE-91 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2043. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 43 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Pleasant Road over INTERSTATE-91 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Pleasant Road over INTERSTATE-91 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Pleasant Road over INTERSTATE-91 carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pleasant Road over INTERSTATE-91?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Pleasant Road over INTERSTATE-91?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.