US Bridges

I-91 & TR 841 over Connecticut Southern RR

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · N Entrance at Ped. Bridge · Structure no. 01687

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-91 & TR 841 over Connecticut Southern RR is a concrete frame carrying I-91 & TR 841 over Connecticut Southern RR in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 75 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 108,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 160,626 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesI-91 & TR 841
CrossesConnecticut Southern RR
LocationN Entrance at Ped. Bridge
RouteInterstate 91
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.77225, -72.66866
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108,100 (2022)
Projected traffic160,626 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 & TR 841 over Connecticut Southern RR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I-91 & TR 841 over Connecticut Southern RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-91 & TR 841 over Connecticut Southern RR carry?

About 108,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-91 & TR 841 over Connecticut Southern RR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns I-91 & TR 841 over Connecticut Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.