INTERSTATE-91 over Brainard Road
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mile South of Exit 49 · Structure no. 05642
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 79,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-91 over Brainard Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 over Brainard 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 79,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,278 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-91 over Brainard 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 Brainard 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 over Brainard Road carry?
About 79,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-91 over Brainard Road?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-91 over Brainard Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.