US Bridges

INTERSTATE-91 NB over Pond Hill Road

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · INTERSTATE-91 Exit No. 13 · Structure no. 03121

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-91 NB over Pond Hill Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-91 NB over Pond Hill 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 36,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,681 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 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
CrossesPond Hill Road
LocationINTERSTATE-91 Exit No. 13
RouteInterstate 91
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.42117, -72.82545
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating105.3 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,800 (2022)
Projected traffic54,681 by 2042
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 Pond Hill Road built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Pond Hill 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 July 2024.

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

About 36,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-91 NB over Pond Hill Road?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-91 NB over Pond Hill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.