US Bridges

Jennings Road over INTERSTATE-91

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .4 MI No of I-84/91 Inter · Structure no. 05865

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,670
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jennings Road over INTERSTATE-91 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Jennings Road over INTERSTATE-91 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 16,670 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,770 by 2044. The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJennings Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-91
Location.4 MI No of I-84/91 Inter
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.78746, -72.65758
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.7 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,670 (2024)
Projected traffic24,770 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Jennings Road over INTERSTATE-91 built?

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

What condition is Jennings Road over INTERSTATE-91 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Jennings Road over INTERSTATE-91 carry?

About 16,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Jennings Road over INTERSTATE-91?

The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Jennings Road over INTERSTATE-91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.