US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 SB over Connecticut Southern RR

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mile North of I-84 · Structure no. 05862

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 SB over Connecticut Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 SB over Connecticut Southern RR in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 76,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,671 by 2039. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-91 SB
CrossesConnecticut Southern RR
Location0.5 Mile North of I-84
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.77976, -72.6645
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,500 (2019)
Projected traffic113,671 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-91 SB over Connecticut Southern RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 SB over Connecticut Southern RR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 SB over Connecticut Southern RR carry?

About 76,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 SB over Connecticut Southern RR?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 SB over Connecticut Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.