I-91 NB on Ramp over Route 159
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · Exit 34 NB on Ramp · Structure no. 05882
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-91 NB on Ramp over Route 159 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-91 NB on Ramp over Route 159 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,418 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 30 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 I-91 NB on Ramp over Route 159 built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-91 NB on Ramp 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does I-91 NB on Ramp over Route 159 carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-91 NB on Ramp over Route 159?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns I-91 NB on Ramp over Route 159?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.