US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 NB over AMTRAK Railroad

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · At Exit 34 · Structure no. 05924

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 NB over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 NB over AMTRAK Railroad in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 68,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,784 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-91 NB
CrossesAMTRAK Railroad
LocationAt Exit 34
RouteInterstate 91
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.80267, -72.65695
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,500 (2022)
Projected traffic101,784 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 AMTRAK Railroad built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 NB over AMTRAK Railroad 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 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 NB over AMTRAK Railroad carry?

About 68,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 NB over AMTRAK Railroad?

The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 NB over AMTRAK Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.