INTERSTATE-91 over South Road
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 1 Mile South of Exit 47 · Structure no. 05640
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 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 South Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 over South 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 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 88,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-91 over South 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 South 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 over South Road carry?
About 88,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-91 over South Road?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-91 over South Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.