US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 178 (park Avenue)

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · At Exit 36 · Structure no. 05976A

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70,950
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 178 (park Avenue) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 178 (park Avenue) in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 70,950 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,425 by 2035. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 79 ft wide.

CarriesINTERSTATE-91 SB
CrossesRoute 178 (park Avenue)
LocationAt Exit 36
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.83798, -72.66541
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,950 (2015)
Projected traffic105,425 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SB over Route 178 (park Avenue) built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 178 (park Avenue) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 178 (park Avenue) carry?

About 70,950 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 178 (park Avenue)?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 178 (park Avenue)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.