US Bridges

I-91 Southbound an over I-84 Access Ramp 331

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 400 South of Founders Br · Structure no. 06556

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-91 Southbound an over I-84 Access Ramp 331 is a concrete frame carrying I-91 Southbound an over I-84 Access Ramp 331 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 51,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,781 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 199 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-91 Southbound an
CrossesI-84 Access Ramp 331
Location400 South of Founders Br
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.76472, -72.66779
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width199 ft (60.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,000 (2021)
Projected traffic75,781 by 2041
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 I-91 Southbound an over I-84 Access Ramp 331 built?

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

What condition is I-91 Southbound an over I-84 Access Ramp 331 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 Southbound an over I-84 Access Ramp 331 carry?

About 51,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-91 Southbound an over I-84 Access Ramp 331?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 199 ft wide.

Who owns I-91 Southbound an over I-84 Access Ramp 331?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.