INTERSTATE-91 over Route 17
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · Exit 8 Route 91 · Structure no. 03096
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 184 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 112,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-91 over Route 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 over Route 17 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 112,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 167,610 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 152 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-91 over Route 17 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-91 over Route 17 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 over Route 17 carry?
About 112,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-91 over Route 17?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-91 over Route 17?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.