US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 SB over North Road

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.68 MI North of RTE 372 · Structure no. 03082

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 SB over North Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 SB over North Road in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 5 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 58,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,520 by 2039. The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-91 SB
CrossesNorth Road
Location0.68 MI North of RTE 372
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.61176, -72.69957
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,900 (2019)
Projected traffic87,520 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 North Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 SB over North Road 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 North Road carry?

About 58,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 SB over North Road?

The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 SB over North Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.