Gilbert Avenue over INTERSTATE-91
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 1.19MI South JCT I91&RT99 · Structure no. 03031
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 556 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gilbert Avenue over INTERSTATE-91 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gilbert Avenue over INTERSTATE-91 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,566 by 2041. The structure is 556 ft (169.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gilbert Avenue over INTERSTATE-91 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Gilbert Avenue 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does Gilbert Avenue over INTERSTATE-91 carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Gilbert Avenue over INTERSTATE-91?
The structure is 556 ft (169.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Gilbert Avenue over INTERSTATE-91?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.