US Bridges

Interstate 91 & SR over Drainage

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 100 Ft S of Airport RD · Structure no. 06654

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
107,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 91 & SR over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Interstate 91 & SR over Drainage in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 107,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 160,180 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 91 & SR
CrossesDrainage
Location100 Ft S of Airport RD
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.73833, -72.66404
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,800 (2022)
Projected traffic160,180 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 91 & SR over Drainage built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 91 & SR over Drainage 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 91 & SR over Drainage carry?

About 107,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 91 & SR over Drainage?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Interstate 91 & SR over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.