US Bridges

I-91 TR 816 over Route 66 WB

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · .25 Miles East of Exit 10 · Structure no. 01837

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-91 TR 816 over Route 66 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-91 TR 816 over Route 66 WB 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 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,682 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesI-91 TR 816
CrossesRoute 66 WB
Location.25 Miles East of Exit 10
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.53746, -72.76017
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2022)
Projected traffic17,682 by 2042
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 816 over Route 66 WB built?

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

What condition is I-91 TR 816 over Route 66 WB 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 TR 816 over Route 66 WB carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-91 TR 816 over Route 66 WB?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-91 TR 816 over Route 66 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.