US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 NB over Providence& Worcester RR

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI N of Rocky Hill Tl · Structure no. 01451

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 NB over Providence& Worcester RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 NB over Providence& Worcester RR in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964, 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 64,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,692 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-91 NB
CrossesProvidence& Worcester RR
Location0.1 MI N of Rocky Hill Tl
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.6863, -72.6502
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,400 (2022)
Projected traffic95,692 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Providence& Worcester RR built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Providence& Worcester RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 NB over Providence& Worcester RR carry?

About 64,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Providence& Worcester RR?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 NB over Providence& Worcester RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.