US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 NB over Baldwin Avenue

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · .75 MI No I-691 & RTE 66 · Structure no. 03051

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 NB over Baldwin Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 NB over Baldwin Avenue in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 49,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,106 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 75 ft wide.

CarriesINTERSTATE-91 NB
CrossesBaldwin Avenue
Location.75 MI No I-691 & RTE 66
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.54312, -72.75242
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,200 (2022)
Projected traffic73,106 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Baldwin Avenue built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Baldwin Avenue 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 NB over Baldwin Avenue carry?

About 49,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Baldwin Avenue?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 NB over Baldwin Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.