US Bridges

I-91 Ramp 132 over I-91 Ramp 135 & AMTRAK

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · Rmp Trumbull ST to I91 SB · Structure no. 03084

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-91 Ramp 132 over I-91 Ramp 135 & AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-91 Ramp 132 over I-91 Ramp 135 & AMTRAK 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,104 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-91 Ramp 132
CrossesI-91 Ramp 135 & AMTRAK
LocationRmp Trumbull ST to I91 SB
RouteInterstate 91
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.31077, -72.91528
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2022)
Projected traffic10,104 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 I-91 Ramp 132 over I-91 Ramp 135 & AMTRAK built?

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

What condition is I-91 Ramp 132 over I-91 Ramp 135 & AMTRAK 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-91 Ramp 132 over I-91 Ramp 135 & AMTRAK carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-91 Ramp 132 over I-91 Ramp 135 & AMTRAK?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-91 Ramp 132 over I-91 Ramp 135 & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.