US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 NB over Mdc Sewer Pipe

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · Under Charter Oak Bridge · Structure no. 06117

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 NB over Mdc Sewer Pipe is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 NB over Mdc Sewer Pipe 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 47,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,134 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesINTERSTATE-91 NB
CrossesMdc Sewer Pipe
LocationUnder Charter Oak Bridge
RouteInterstate 91
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span211 ft (64.2 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,200 (2022)
Projected traffic70,134 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mdc Sewer Pipe built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Mdc Sewer Pipe 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 NB over Mdc Sewer Pipe carry?

About 47,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Mdc Sewer Pipe?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 211 ft (64.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 NB over Mdc Sewer Pipe?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.