US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 SB over Ramp D&f I-84 US RTE 44

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.16 Mile North of RTE 2 · Structure no. 01428A

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
951 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
49,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 SB over Ramp D&f I-84 US RTE 44 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 SB over Ramp D&f I-84 US RTE 44 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 64 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 49,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,958 by 2039. The structure is 951 ft (289.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-91 SB
CrossesRamp D&f I-84 US RTE 44
Location0.16 Mile North of RTE 2
RouteInterstate 91
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.76908, -72.6685
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length951 ft (289.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,100 (2019)
Projected traffic72,958 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 INTERSTATE-91 SB over Ramp D&f I-84 US RTE 44 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 SB over Ramp D&f I-84 US RTE 44 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 SB over Ramp D&f I-84 US RTE 44 carry?

About 49,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 SB over Ramp D&f I-84 US RTE 44?

The structure is 951 ft (289.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 SB over Ramp D&f I-84 US RTE 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.