US Bridges

I-91 Ramp 142 over INTERSTATE-91 Ramp 143

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · Exit 6 I-91 Sb(willow St) · Structure no. 03020

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-91 Ramp 142 over INTERSTATE-91 Ramp 143 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-91 Ramp 142 over INTERSTATE-91 Ramp 143 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,887 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-91 Ramp 142
CrossesINTERSTATE-91 Ramp 143
LocationExit 6 I-91 Sb(willow St)
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.31885, -72.90158
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2022)
Projected traffic11,887 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 Ramp 142 over INTERSTATE-91 Ramp 143 built?

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

What condition is I-91 Ramp 142 over INTERSTATE-91 Ramp 143 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does I-91 Ramp 142 over INTERSTATE-91 Ramp 143 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-91 Ramp 142 over INTERSTATE-91 Ramp 143?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-91 Ramp 142 over INTERSTATE-91 Ramp 143?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.