INTERSTATE-91 SB over Capen Street
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · .6 MI North of Route 178 · Structure no. 05979B
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 74,450
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-91 SB over Capen Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 SB over Capen Street 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 74,450 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,625 by 2035. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-91 SB over Capen Street built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-91 SB over Capen Street 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 SB over Capen Street carry?
About 74,450 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-91 SB over Capen Street?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-91 SB over Capen Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.