US Bridges

Sword Avenue over INTERSTATE-91

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .25 MI West of US 5 · Structure no. 01287

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
205 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sword Avenue over INTERSTATE-91 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sword Avenue over INTERSTATE-91 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959, 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 669 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSword Avenue
CrossesINTERSTATE-91
Location.25 MI West of US 5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates42.02379, -72.58945
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic669 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sword Avenue over INTERSTATE-91 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sword Avenue 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sword Avenue over INTERSTATE-91 carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sword Avenue over INTERSTATE-91?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sword Avenue over INTERSTATE-91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.