US Bridges

I-91 TR 811 over Route 15 Southbound

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · .12M S of JCT I-91SB · Structure no. 01824

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-91 TR 811 over Route 15 Southbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-91 TR 811 over Route 15 Southbound in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 21,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,541 by 2039. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesI-91 TR 811
CrossesRoute 15 Southbound
Location.12M S of JCT I-91SB
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.53245, -72.76929
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,900 (2019)
Projected traffic32,541 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 TR 811 over Route 15 Southbound built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-91 TR 811 over Route 15 Southbound 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-91 TR 811 over Route 15 Southbound carry?

About 21,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-91 TR 811 over Route 15 Southbound?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-91 TR 811 over Route 15 Southbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.