US Bridges

I-91 NB to Route 5 over Route 5/15 SB

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Hartford County, Connecticut · I-91 Northbound Exit 29 · Structure no. 06947

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
888 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-91 NB to Route 5 over Route 5/15 SB is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-91 NB to Route 5 over Route 5/15 SB in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 21,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,244 by 2039. The structure is 888 ft (270.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-91 NB to Route 5
CrossesRoute 5/15 SB
LocationI-91 Northbound Exit 29
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.74696, -72.66042
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length888 ft (270.7 m)
Longest span215 ft (65.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,700 (2019)
Projected traffic32,244 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 to Route 5 over Route 5/15 SB built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-91 NB to Route 5 over Route 5/15 SB 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-91 NB to Route 5 over Route 5/15 SB carry?

About 21,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-91 NB to Route 5 over Route 5/15 SB?

The structure is 888 ft (270.7 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I-91 NB to Route 5 over Route 5/15 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.