Orchard Street over Interstate 91
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.4 Mile South of Exit 24 · Structure no. 03025
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 361 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,470
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orchard Street over Interstate 91 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orchard Street over Interstate 91 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 3,470 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,156 by 2043. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 39 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Orchard Street over Interstate 91 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Orchard Street over Interstate 91 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Orchard Street over Interstate 91 carry?
About 3,470 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Orchard Street over Interstate 91?
The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Orchard Street over Interstate 91?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.