US Bridges

I-91 NB Ramp 016 over Little River

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · I-91 NB Exit No 8 · Structure no. 03095

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-91 NB Ramp 016 over Little River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-91 NB Ramp 016 over Little River 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,666 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-91 NB Ramp 016
CrossesLittle River
LocationI-91 NB Exit No 8
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.32331, -72.88264
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2022)
Projected traffic24,666 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-91 NB Ramp 016 over Little River built?

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

What condition is I-91 NB Ramp 016 over Little River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-91 NB Ramp 016 over Little River carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-91 NB Ramp 016 over Little River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns I-91 NB Ramp 016 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.