US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 over Beamans Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.4 Mile North of Exit 46 · Structure no. 05636

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 over Beamans Brook is a concrete culvert carrying INTERSTATE-91 over Beamans Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 88,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,799 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-91
CrossesBeamans Brook
Location0.4 Mile North of Exit 46
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.95718, -72.5938
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,700 (2022)
Projected traffic131,799 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-91 over Beamans Brook built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 over Beamans Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 over Beamans Brook carry?

About 88,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 over Beamans Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 over Beamans Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.