INTERSTATE-91 over Spoon Shop Brook
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · I-91NB 200 S. of Exit 18 · Structure no. 01839
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 83,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-91 over Spoon Shop Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying INTERSTATE-91 over Spoon Shop Brook 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 83,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,667 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 312 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-91 over Spoon Shop Brook built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-91 over Spoon Shop Brook 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 over Spoon Shop Brook carry?
About 83,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-91 over Spoon Shop Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 312 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-91 over Spoon Shop Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.