US Bridges

Country Club Road over Interstate 91

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 2.16 MI N of Meriden Tl · Structure no. 03053

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
279 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Club Road over Interstate 91 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Country Club Road over Interstate 91 in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,024 by 2042. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCountry Club Road
CrossesInterstate 91
Location2.16 MI N of Meriden Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.57032, -72.72452
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2022)
Projected traffic8,024 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Country Club Road over Interstate 91 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Club Road over Interstate 91 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Country Club Road over Interstate 91 carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Country Club Road over Interstate 91?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Country Club Road over Interstate 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.