US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 over I-91 Ramp 002

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI N of I-95 · Structure no. 03043

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 over I-91 Ramp 002 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 over I-91 Ramp 002 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 141,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 209,809 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-91
CrossesI-91 Ramp 002
Location0.5 MI N of I-95
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.30558, -72.91422
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.3 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141,200 (2019)
Projected traffic209,809 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-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 INTERSTATE-91 over I-91 Ramp 002 built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 over I-91 Ramp 002 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 over I-91 Ramp 002 carry?

About 141,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 over I-91 Ramp 002?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 over I-91 Ramp 002?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.