US Bridges

I-91 Ramp 139 over No Notable Feature

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · I91SB on Ramp (willow St) · Structure no. 03015B

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-91 Ramp 139 over No Notable Feature is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-91 Ramp 139 over No Notable Feature in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,984 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-91 Ramp 139
CrossesNo Notable Feature
LocationI91SB on Ramp (willow St)
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.31734, -72.90538
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2022)
Projected traffic6,984 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Ramp 139 over No Notable Feature built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I-91 Ramp 139 over No Notable Feature 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 I-91 Ramp 139 over No Notable Feature carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-91 Ramp 139 over No Notable Feature?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-91 Ramp 139 over No Notable Feature?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.