US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 9 Northbound

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · Aprox 2 Mi.N Middletowntl · Structure no. 03150

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 9 Northbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 9 Northbound in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 48,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,472 by 2039. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-91 SB
CrossesRoute 9 Northbound
LocationAprox 2 Mi.N Middletowntl
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.62656, -72.69277
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,100 (2019)
Projected traffic71,472 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 Route 9 Northbound built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 9 Northbound 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 9 Northbound carry?

About 48,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 9 Northbound?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 SB over Route 9 Northbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.