US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 NB over Rood Avenue

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mile North of I-291 · Structure no. 05977B

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76,050
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 NB over Rood Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 NB over Rood 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 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 76,050 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,003 by 2035. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-91 NB
CrossesRood Avenue
Location0.5 Mile North of I-291
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.82796, -72.66552
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,050 (2015)
Projected traffic113,003 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
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 Rood Avenue built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Rood Avenue 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 NB over Rood Avenue carry?

About 76,050 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Rood Avenue?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 NB over Rood Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.