US Bridges

I-91 Ramps 101&103 over INTERSTATE-91

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · Exit 44 SB on & Off Ramps · Structure no. 05975

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-91 Ramps 101&103 over INTERSTATE-91 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-91 Ramps 101&103 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,156 by 2042. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-91 Ramps 101&103
CrossesINTERSTATE-91
LocationExit 44 SB on & Off Ramps
RouteInterstate 91
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.9202, -72.61296
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2022)
Projected traffic15,156 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 I-91 Ramps 101&103 over INTERSTATE-91 built?

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

What condition is I-91 Ramps 101&103 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-91 Ramps 101&103 over INTERSTATE-91 carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-91 Ramps 101&103 over INTERSTATE-91?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-91 Ramps 101&103 over INTERSTATE-91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.