US Bridges

Interstate 91 NB over US1(WATER St) & I-95 Rmp

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI N of I-95 · Structure no. 03035

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
637 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 91 NB over US1(WATER St) & I-95 Rmp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 91 NB over US1(WATER St) & I-95 Rmp in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 44,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,380 by 2040. The structure is 637 ft (194.2 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInterstate 91 NB
CrossesUS1(WATER St) & I-95 Rmp
Location0.1 MI N of I-95
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.30071, -72.91373
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length637 ft (194.2 m)
Longest span262 ft (79.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,000 (2020)
Projected traffic65,380 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US1(WATER St) & I-95 Rmp built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Interstate 91 NB over US1(WATER St) & I-95 Rmp 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 91 NB over US1(WATER St) & I-95 Rmp carry?

About 44,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 91 NB over US1(WATER St) & I-95 Rmp?

The structure is 637 ft (194.2 m) long with a longest span of 262 ft (79.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 91 NB over US1(WATER St) & I-95 Rmp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.