Interstate 91 NB over Chapel Street
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 M N of I-95 · Structure no. 03040A
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 72,800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 91 NB over Chapel Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 91 NB over Chapel Street in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 72,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,174 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 145 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 91 NB over Chapel Street built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Interstate 91 NB over Chapel 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 91 NB over Chapel Street carry?
About 72,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 91 NB over Chapel Street?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 91 NB over Chapel Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.