US Bridges

I-91 TR 839 over I-91-153 I-84-825 US44EB

Poor

Hartford County, Connecticut · I-91 SB Exit 31 · Structure no. 01428B

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
695 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-91 TR 839 over I-91-153 I-84-825 US44EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-91 TR 839 over I-91-153 I-84-825 US44EB 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,337 by 2042. The structure is 695 ft (211.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-91 TR 839
CrossesI-91-153 I-84-825 US44EB
LocationI-91 SB Exit 31
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.76836, -72.66879
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length695 ft (211.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,337 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I-91 TR 839 over I-91-153 I-84-825 US44EB built?

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

What condition is I-91 TR 839 over I-91-153 I-84-825 US44EB 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-91 TR 839 over I-91-153 I-84-825 US44EB carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-91 TR 839 over I-91-153 I-84-825 US44EB?

The structure is 695 ft (211.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I-91 TR 839 over I-91-153 I-84-825 US44EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.