INTERSTATE 91
Carrying INTERSTATE 91 over WETHERSFIELD COVE
.4 MI. S HARTFORD TOWN LN, Hartford, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: INTERSTATE 91
The INTERSTATE 91 bridge in Hartford, Connecticut carries INTERSTATE 91 over WETHERSFIELD COVE. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1997, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 104.2 meters (342 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 123,800 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How INTERSTATE 91 compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1964
- Last Reconstructed
- 1997
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 104.2 m (342 ft)
- Deck Width
- 35.3 m (116 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 123,800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 01460
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether INTERSTATE 91 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare INTERSTATE 91 against other structures in Hartford and across Connecticut. Connecticut bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for INTERSTATE 91?
INTERSTATE 91 in Hartford, Connecticut has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is INTERSTATE 91 inspected?
INTERSTATE 91's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 123,800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INTERSTATE 91 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for INTERSTATE 91?
INTERSTATE 91 has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining INTERSTATE 91?
INTERSTATE 91 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is INTERSTATE 91 and does age affect safety?
INTERSTATE 91 was built in 1964, making it 62 years old and last reconstructed in 1997.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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