INTERSTATE-91 NB over Route 159
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 300 North of Exit 34 NB · Structure no. 05881A
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 165 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-91 NB over Route 159 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 NB over Route 159 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 64,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,138 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-91 NB over Route 159 built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Route 159 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 NB over Route 159 carry?
About 64,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Route 159?
The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-91 NB over Route 159?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.