US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 NB over Pool Road

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI N of US Route 5 · Structure no. 03118

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 NB over Pool Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 NB over Pool 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 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 78,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,643 by 2038. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-91 NB
CrossesPool Road
Location0.4 MI N of US Route 5
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.40053, -72.84389
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,500 (2018)
Projected traffic116,643 by 2038
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 NB over Pool Road built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Pool Road 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 May 2023.

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

About 78,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Pool Road?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 NB over Pool Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.