US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 SB over Csorr SR 598WB & TR803

Poor

Hartford County, Connecticut · Dutch Point Viaduct · Structure no. 01469B

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,800 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 SB over Csorr SR 598WB & TR803 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 SB over Csorr SR 598WB & TR803 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 50,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,335 by 2039. The structure is 1,800 ft (548.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-91 SB
CrossesCsorr SR 598WB & TR803
LocationDutch Point Viaduct
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.75952, -72.66523
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+27 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,800 ft (548.7 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,700 (2019)
Projected traffic75,335 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$47.5 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-91 SB over Csorr SR 598WB & TR803 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 SB over Csorr SR 598WB & TR803 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 SB over Csorr SR 598WB & TR803 carry?

About 50,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 SB over Csorr SR 598WB & TR803?

The structure is 1,800 ft (548.7 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 SB over Csorr SR 598WB & TR803?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.