US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 over Route 220

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · At Exit 48 · Structure no. 05641

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 over Route 220 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 over Route 220 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 70,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,013 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 117 ft wide.

CarriesINTERSTATE-91
CrossesRoute 220
LocationAt Exit 48
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.99776, -72.58581
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.6 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,000 (2022)
Projected traffic104,013 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-91 over Route 220 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 over Route 220 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 over Route 220 carry?

About 70,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 over Route 220?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 over Route 220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.