INTERSTATE-91 over Post Office Road
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 1.4 Mile South of Exit 47 · Structure no. 05639
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 88,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-91 over Post Office Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 over Post Office Road in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 65 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 88,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,799 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 118 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Post Office Road built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is INTERSTATE-91 over Post Office Road 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 over Post Office Road carry?
About 88,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-91 over Post Office Road?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-91 over Post Office Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.