INTERSTATE-91 over Route 140
FairHartford County, Connecticut · At Exit 45 · Structure no. 05617
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 85,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-91 over Route 140 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 over Route 140 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 66 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 85,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 126,896 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 119 ft wide.
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-91 over Route 140 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is INTERSTATE-91 over Route 140 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 over Route 140 carry?
About 85,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-91 over Route 140?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-91 over Route 140?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.