US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 75 (poquonock Ave)

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · Over Route 75 · Structure no. 06086

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
186 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 75 (poquonock Ave) is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 75 (poquonock Ave) 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 55,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,873 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-91 SB
CrossesRoute 75 (poquonock Ave)
LocationOver Route 75
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.87406, -72.66296
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMay 2024
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 rating70.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,100 (2022)
Projected traffic81,873 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
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 SB over Route 75 (poquonock Ave) built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 75 (poquonock Ave) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 75 (poquonock Ave) carry?

About 55,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 75 (poquonock Ave)?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 75 (poquonock Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.