US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 SB over State ST Mill Riv Ramps

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 1.4 MI N of I-95 · Structure no. 03015A

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,044 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 SB over State ST Mill Riv Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 SB over State ST Mill Riv Ramps in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 63,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,206 by 2042. The structure is 1,044 ft (318.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-91 SB
CrossesState ST Mill Riv Ramps
Location1.4 MI N of I-95
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.31639, -72.90639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,044 ft (318.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,400 (2022)
Projected traffic94,206 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-91 SB over State ST Mill Riv Ramps built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 SB over State ST Mill Riv Ramps 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 SB over State ST Mill Riv Ramps carry?

About 63,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 SB over State ST Mill Riv Ramps?

The structure is 1,044 ft (318.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 SB over State ST Mill Riv Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.