INTERSTATE-91 NB over Elm Street
PoorHartford County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mile South of Exit 25 · Structure no. 01456
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 64,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-91 NB over Elm Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 NB over Elm Street 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 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 64,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,692 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-91 NB over Elm Street built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Elm Street 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 NB over Elm Street carry?
About 64,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Elm Street?
The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-91 NB over Elm Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.