US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 over INTERSTATE-91 TR 827

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI N Wethersfield Tl · Structure no. 01466

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 over INTERSTATE-91 TR 827 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 over INTERSTATE-91 TR 827 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 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 98,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 145,618 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-91
CrossesINTERSTATE-91 TR 827
Location0.6 MI N Wethersfield Tl
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.73644, -72.66468
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width128 ft (39.1 m)
Roadway width121 ft (37 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,000 (2022)
Projected traffic145,618 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$19.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-91 over INTERSTATE-91 TR 827 built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 over INTERSTATE-91 TR 827 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 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 over INTERSTATE-91 TR 827 carry?

About 98,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 over INTERSTATE-91 TR 827?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 over INTERSTATE-91 TR 827?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.