US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 NB over Route 20 Eastbound

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.3 Mile North of Exit 40 · Structure no. 06093

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 NB over Route 20 Eastbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 NB over Route 20 Eastbound 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 38,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,059 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-91 NB
CrossesRoute 20 Eastbound
Location0.3 Mile North of Exit 40
RouteInterstate 91
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.89932, -72.63868
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,400 (2022)
Projected traffic57,059 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Route 20 Eastbound built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Route 20 Eastbound 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 NB over Route 20 Eastbound carry?

About 38,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Route 20 Eastbound?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 NB over Route 20 Eastbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.