US Bridges

I-91 & NB C-D Rdwy over I-91 Northbound Ramp 188

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 400 South of Founders Br · Structure no. 06555

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-91 & NB C-D Rdwy over I-91 Northbound Ramp 188 is a concrete frame carrying I-91 & NB C-D Rdwy over I-91 Northbound Ramp 188 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 102,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,562 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 308 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-91 & NB C-D Rdwy
CrossesI-91 Northbound Ramp 188
Location400 South of Founders Br
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.76454, -72.66748
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width308 ft (94 m)
Roadway width160 ft (48.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102,000 (2019)
Projected traffic151,562 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-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 I-91 & NB C-D Rdwy over I-91 Northbound Ramp 188 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-91 & NB C-D Rdwy over I-91 Northbound Ramp 188 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-91 & NB C-D Rdwy over I-91 Northbound Ramp 188 carry?

About 102,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-91 & NB C-D Rdwy over I-91 Northbound Ramp 188?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 308 ft wide.

Who owns I-91 & NB C-D Rdwy over I-91 Northbound Ramp 188?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.