US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 SB over US Route 1

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI N of I-95 · Structure no. 03034

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 SB over US Route 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 SB over US Route 1 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 33,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,183 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesINTERSTATE-91 SB
CrossesUS Route 1
Location0.1 MI N of I-95
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.30085, -72.91497
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span148 ft (45 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,100 (2022)
Projected traffic49,183 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SB over US Route 1 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 SB over US Route 1 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 SB over US Route 1 carry?

About 33,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 SB over US Route 1?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 SB over US Route 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.