US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 NB over Route 99

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · Intersection I-91&ROUTE99 · Structure no. 01448

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71,700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 NB over Route 99 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 NB over Route 99 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 71,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,539 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-91 NB
CrossesRoute 99
LocationIntersection I-91&ROUTE99
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.68046, -72.65348
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,700 (2015)
Projected traffic106,539 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 INTERSTATE-91 NB over Route 99 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Route 99 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 NB over Route 99 carry?

About 71,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Route 99?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 NB over Route 99?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.