US Bridges

I-91 NB TR 818 over INTERSTATE-91 Northbound

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 1.4 MI N of Route 373 · Structure no. 05807

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-91 NB TR 818 over INTERSTATE-91 Northbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-91 NB TR 818 over INTERSTATE-91 Northbound in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,956 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-91 NB TR 818
CrossesINTERSTATE-91 Northbound
Location1.4 MI N of Route 373
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.62192, -72.69233
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.4 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2022)
Projected traffic9,956 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
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 I-91 NB TR 818 over INTERSTATE-91 Northbound built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-91 NB TR 818 over INTERSTATE-91 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-91 NB TR 818 over INTERSTATE-91 Northbound carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-91 NB TR 818 over INTERSTATE-91 Northbound?

The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-91 NB TR 818 over INTERSTATE-91 Northbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.