INTERSTATE-91 over Falls Brook
GoodMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 500-FT So. of Smith ST Br · Structure no. 03136
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 108,700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-91 over Falls Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying INTERSTATE-91 over Falls Brook 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 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 108,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 161,517 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-91 over Falls Brook built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-91 over Falls Brook 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 December 2021.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 over Falls Brook carry?
About 108,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-91 over Falls Brook?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns INTERSTATE-91 over Falls Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.