US Bridges

I-91 Rp 153 over Parking Area

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · Access I-91SB @ Morgan ST · Structure no. 01686E

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
289 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-91 Rp 153 over Parking Area is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-91 Rp 153 over Parking Area in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 64 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 17,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,557 by 2039. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-91 Rp 153
CrossesParking Area
LocationAccess I-91SB @ Morgan ST
RouteInterstate 91
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.76818, -72.6685
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,200 (2019)
Projected traffic25,557 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-91 Rp 153 over Parking Area built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-91 Rp 153 over Parking Area 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I-91 Rp 153 over Parking Area carry?

About 17,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-91 Rp 153 over Parking Area?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I-91 Rp 153 over Parking Area?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.