US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 SB over SR 729

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI N of Route 40 · Structure no. 03112B

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 SB over SR 729 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 SB over SR 729 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,460 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-91 SB
CrossesSR 729
Location0.8 MI N of Route 40
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.38898, -72.86566
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,400 (2019)
Projected traffic67,460 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 SB over SR 729 built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 SB over SR 729 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 SB over SR 729 carry?

About 45,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 SB over SR 729?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 SB over SR 729?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.