US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 NB over Ct Southern RR

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mile North of I-84 · Structure no. 05863

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 NB over Ct Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 NB over Ct Southern RR in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 76,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,928 by 2039. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-91 NB
CrossesCt Southern RR
Location0.5 Mile North of I-84
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.77977, -72.66414
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 rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 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 traffic76,000 (2019)
Projected traffic112,928 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 NB over Ct Southern RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Ct 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 NB over Ct Southern RR carry?

About 76,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Ct Southern RR?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 NB over Ct Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.