US Bridges

I-91 SB & I-91 TR over Connecticut Southern RR

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · I-91 SB Exit 29A · Structure no. 03621

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-91 SB & I-91 TR over Connecticut Southern RR is a concrete frame carrying I-91 SB & I-91 TR over Connecticut Southern RR in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 39,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,990 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 272 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI-91 SB & I-91 TR
CrossesConnecticut Southern RR
LocationI-91 SB Exit 29A
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.76193, -72.66649
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width272 ft (83 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,700 (2022)
Projected traffic58,990 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SB & I-91 TR over Connecticut Southern RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-91 SB & I-91 TR 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 SB & I-91 TR over Connecticut Southern RR carry?

About 39,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 272 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.