US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 over Great Meadow Road

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 1.2 Mile S of Hartford Tl · Structure no. 01459

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
106,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 over Great Meadow Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 over Great Meadow Road in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 6 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 106,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 158,546 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 126 ft wide.

CarriesINTERSTATE-91
CrossesGreat Meadow Road
Location1.2 Mile S of Hartford Tl
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.71422, -72.64814
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width117 ft (35.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,700 (2022)
Projected traffic158,546 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 over Great Meadow Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 over Great Meadow Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 over Great Meadow Road carry?

About 106,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 over Great Meadow Road?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 over Great Meadow Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.