US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 NB over Bee Street

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · .2 MI South of I-691 EB · Structure no. 01828

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 NB over Bee Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 NB over Bee Street in New Haven 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 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 41,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,516 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesINTERSTATE-91 NB
CrossesBee Street
Location.2 MI South of I-691 EB
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.53515, -72.76558
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,400 (2022)
Projected traffic61,516 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 INTERSTATE-91 NB over Bee Street built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Bee Street 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 NB over Bee Street carry?

About 41,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Bee Street?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 NB over Bee Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.