US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 NB over Willow Street

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 150 Ft W of US Rt 5 · Structure no. 03017

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 NB over Willow Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 NB over Willow Street 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 62,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,126 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-91 NB
CrossesWillow Street
Location150 Ft W of US Rt 5
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.31785, -72.90168
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,000 (2022)
Projected traffic92,126 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
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 INTERSTATE-91 NB over Willow Street built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Willow Street 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 INTERSTATE-91 NB over Willow Street carry?

About 62,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Willow Street?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 NB over Willow Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.