US Bridges

Kennedy Road over INTERSTATE-91

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 1.4 Miles N of Route 75 · Structure no. 06089

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennedy Road over INTERSTATE-91 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kennedy Road over INTERSTATE-91 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,305 by 2039. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKennedy Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-91
Location1.4 Miles N of Route 75
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.89095, -72.64855
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2019)
Projected traffic15,305 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Kennedy Road over INTERSTATE-91 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennedy Road over INTERSTATE-91 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Kennedy Road over INTERSTATE-91 carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kennedy Road over INTERSTATE-91?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Kennedy Road over INTERSTATE-91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.