Interstate 91 over Wethersfield Cove
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .4 Mi. S Hartford Town LN · Structure no. 01460
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 342 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 112,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 91 over Wethersfield Cove is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 91 over Wethersfield Cove in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 112,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 167,164 by 2042. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 91 over Wethersfield Cove built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Interstate 91 over Wethersfield Cove 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 91 over Wethersfield Cove carry?
About 112,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 91 over Wethersfield Cove?
The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 91 over Wethersfield Cove?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.