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INTERSTATE-91 NB over Sackett Point Road

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI S of Route 40 · Structure no. 03106

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
113,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 NB over Sackett Point Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 NB over Sackett Point Road 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 113,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 168,352 by 2039. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-91 NB
CrossesSackett Point Road
Location0.7 MI S of Route 40
RouteInterstate 91
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.36765, -72.86959
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,300 (2019)
Projected traffic168,352 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-91 NB over Sackett Point Road built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Sackett Point Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 NB over Sackett Point Road carry?

About 113,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Sackett Point Road?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 NB over Sackett Point Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.