US Bridges

Route 160 over INTERSTATE-91 Northbound

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 1.69 MI W of RTE 99 Junct · Structure no. 03164

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 160 over INTERSTATE-91 Northbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 160 over INTERSTATE-91 Northbound in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,441 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 160
CrossesINTERSTATE-91 Northbound
Location1.69 MI W of RTE 99 Junct
RouteState Highway 160
Coordinates41.65922, -72.66983
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2021)
Projected traffic11,441 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Route 160 over INTERSTATE-91 Northbound built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 160 over INTERSTATE-91 Northbound in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 160 over INTERSTATE-91 Northbound carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 160 over INTERSTATE-91 Northbound?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Route 160 over INTERSTATE-91 Northbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.