US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 SB over INTERSTATE-95 Ramp 317

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI N of I-95 · Structure no. 03039

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 SB over INTERSTATE-95 Ramp 317 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 SB over INTERSTATE-95 Ramp 317 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 31,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,360 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-91 SB
CrossesINTERSTATE-95 Ramp 317
Location0.3 MI N of I-95
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.30267, -72.91432
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,200 (2020)
Projected traffic46,360 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SB over INTERSTATE-95 Ramp 317 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 SB over INTERSTATE-95 Ramp 317 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 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 SB over INTERSTATE-95 Ramp 317 carry?

About 31,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 SB over INTERSTATE-95 Ramp 317?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 SB over INTERSTATE-95 Ramp 317?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.