US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 NB over Weston Street

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile South of Exit 34 · Structure no. 05866

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 NB over Weston Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 NB over Weston Street 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 70,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,202 by 2039. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 90 ft wide.

CarriesINTERSTATE-91 NB
CrossesWeston Street
Location0.2 Mile South of Exit 34
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.80063, -72.65513
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,800 (2019)
Projected traffic105,202 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 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 Weston Street built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Weston Street 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 2025.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 NB over Weston Street carry?

About 70,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Weston Street?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 NB over Weston Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.