INTERSTATE-91 over Little River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI N of Route 17 · Structure no. 03098
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-91 over Little River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying INTERSTATE-91 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 5 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 50,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,889 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-91 over Little River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-91 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 over Little River carry?
About 50,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-91 over Little River?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).
Who owns INTERSTATE-91 over Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.