Interstate 91 over Ct River Amtrak RTE 159

Fair Condition67 years old98,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
LocationBetween Exits 42 And 44
CarriesInterstate 91
CrossesCt River Amtrak RTE 159
Coordinates41.91683, -72.62334

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length1698.5 ft (517.7 m)
Max Span177.2 ft (54 m)
Deck Width140.7 ft (42.9 m)
Deck Area22209.3 sq m
Main Spans8
Year Built1959 (reconstructed 1991)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic98,000 (2022)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge8
Lanes Under Bridge7

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00454

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