US Bridges

I-91 TR 802 over US Route 1(WATER Street)

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · Exit 1 Ramp from 91 SB · Structure no. 03037

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
406 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-91 TR 802 over US Route 1(WATER Street) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-91 TR 802 over US Route 1(WATER Street) in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,586 by 2039. The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-91 TR 802
CrossesUS Route 1(WATER Street)
LocationExit 1 Ramp from 91 SB
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.3, -72.915
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length406 ft (123.7 m)
Longest span167 ft (51 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,200 (2019)
Projected traffic22,586 by 2039
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 TR 802 over US Route 1(WATER Street) built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-91 TR 802 over US Route 1(WATER Street) 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 I-91 TR 802 over US Route 1(WATER Street) carry?

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-91 TR 802 over US Route 1(WATER Street)?

The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (51 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-91 TR 802 over US Route 1(WATER Street)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.