US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 SB over SR 510 (main Street)

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI N Windsor Locks Tl · Structure no. 06006

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 SB over SR 510 (main Street) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 SB over SR 510 (main Street) in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5 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 54,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,427 by 2035. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-91 SB
CrossesSR 510 (main Street)
Location0.4 MI N Windsor Locks Tl
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.91888, -72.61562
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,800 (2015)
Projected traffic81,427 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SB over SR 510 (main Street) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 SB over SR 510 (main Street) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 SB over SR 510 (main Street) carry?

About 54,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 SB over SR 510 (main Street)?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 SB over SR 510 (main Street)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.