INTERSTATE-91 SB over US 5 & AMTRAK & Ferry ST
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1.0 MI S of Route 17 · Structure no. 03022
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 694 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-91 SB over US 5 & AMTRAK & Ferry ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 SB over US 5 & AMTRAK & Ferry ST in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 61 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 60,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,600 by 2042. The structure is 694 ft (211.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-91 SB over US 5 & AMTRAK & Ferry ST built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is INTERSTATE-91 SB over US 5 & AMTRAK & Ferry ST 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 SB over US 5 & AMTRAK & Ferry ST carry?
About 60,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-91 SB over US 5 & AMTRAK & Ferry ST?
The structure is 694 ft (211.6 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-91 SB over US 5 & AMTRAK & Ferry ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.