US Bridges

I-91 NB Ramp 140 over Mill River

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · Ramp from Willow ST to 91 · Structure no. 03016

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-91 NB Ramp 140 over Mill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-91 NB Ramp 140 over Mill River 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,092 by 2042. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-91 NB Ramp 140
CrossesMill River
LocationRamp from Willow ST to 91
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.31737, -72.90478
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2022)
Projected traffic6,092 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 I-91 NB Ramp 140 over Mill River built?

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

What condition is I-91 NB Ramp 140 over Mill River 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 December 2024.

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

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-91 NB Ramp 140 over Mill River?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-91 NB Ramp 140 over Mill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.