US Bridges

Pigeon Hill Road over Interstate 91

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.75 Mi. No. of Route 305 · Structure no. 05898

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pigeon Hill Road over Interstate 91 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pigeon Hill 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,269 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPigeon Hill Road
CrossesInterstate 91
Location0.75 Mi. No. of Route 305
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.86262, -72.6625
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,269 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pigeon Hill Road over Interstate 91 built?

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

What condition is Pigeon Hill 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 Pigeon Hill Road over Interstate 91 carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pigeon Hill Road over Interstate 91?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pigeon Hill Road over Interstate 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.