INTERSTATE-91 SB over AMTRAK Railroad
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · .14 Miles S of Route 22 · Structure no. 03113
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 266 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-91 SB over AMTRAK Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 SB over AMTRAK Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,894 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 SB over AMTRAK Railroad built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is INTERSTATE-91 SB over AMTRAK Railroad 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-91 SB over AMTRAK Railroad carry?
About 43,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-91 SB over AMTRAK Railroad?
The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-91 SB over AMTRAK Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.