US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 372

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · I-91 over Route 372 · Structure no. 03079

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 372 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 372 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 53,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,347 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-91 SB
CrossesRoute 372
LocationI-91 over Route 372
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.60419, -72.70459
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.9 US tons
Inventory rating65.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,400 (2019)
Projected traffic79,347 by 2039
Trucks9%
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 INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 372 built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 372 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 372 carry?

About 53,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 372?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 372?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.