US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 NB over US5 RTE 15 & I-91 TR861

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .54 MI No of SR 530 · Structure no. 05922

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
483 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 NB over US5 RTE 15 & I-91 TR861 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 NB over US5 RTE 15 & I-91 TR861 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 53,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,090 by 2039. The structure is 483 ft (147.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-91 NB
CrossesUS5 RTE 15 & I-91 TR861
Location.54 MI No of SR 530
RouteInterstate 91
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.74554, -72.66068
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length483 ft (147.1 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,900 (2019)
Projected traffic80,090 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 US5 RTE 15 & I-91 TR861 built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 NB over US5 RTE 15 & I-91 TR861 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 NB over US5 RTE 15 & I-91 TR861 carry?

About 53,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 NB over US5 RTE 15 & I-91 TR861?

The structure is 483 ft (147.1 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 NB over US5 RTE 15 & I-91 TR861?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.