US Bridges

I-91 NB Ramp 141 over I-91 NB Ramp 140

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · I91 NB Off Ramp to Willow · Structure no. 03014C

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-91 NB Ramp 141 over I-91 NB Ramp 140 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-91 NB Ramp 141 over I-91 NB Ramp 140 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,389 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-91 NB Ramp 141
CrossesI-91 NB Ramp 140
LocationI91 NB Off Ramp to Willow
RouteInterstate 91
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.31697, -72.90451
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic6,389 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Ramp 141 over I-91 NB Ramp 140 built?

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

What condition is I-91 NB Ramp 141 over I-91 NB Ramp 140 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-91 NB Ramp 141 over I-91 NB Ramp 140 carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I-91 NB Ramp 141 over I-91 NB Ramp 140?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-91 NB Ramp 141 over I-91 NB Ramp 140?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.