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New Haven County, CT · Structure #03083

INTERSTATE-91

INTERSTATE-91 in 0.7 MI N Of I-95, New Haven County, Connecticut received a condition grade of B (61/100). Built in 1965, the bridge carries 135K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE-91 over Grand Avenue.

INTERSTATE-91 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 61/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1965 and is now 61 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. INTERSTATE-91 carries an average daily traffic count of 135,400 vehicles, with 10 lane(s) crossing Grand Avenue. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
61/100
61
Condition Score
135K
Daily Traffic
1965
Year Built
21.6m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
INTERSTATE-91
Crosses Over
Grand Avenue
State
Connecticut
County
New Haven County
Location
0.7 MI N Of I-95
Year Built
1965
Age
61 years
Daily Traffic
135,400
Lanes
10
Length
21.6 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
03083

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE-91 is a 61-year-old bridge located 0.7 MI N Of I-95 in New Haven County, Connecticut. The bridge carries INTERSTATE-91 over Grand Avenue with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 135K vehicles per day. Built in 1965, the structure spans 21.6 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (61/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.7 MI N Of I-95, New Haven County, Connecticut

41.308217, -72.914425

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE-91 has a Condition Score of 61/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

INTERSTATE-91 was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE-91 carries approximately 135K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 21.6 meters long and located on INTERSTATE-91 in 0.7 MI N Of I-95, New Haven County, Connecticut.

No, INTERSTATE-91 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

INTERSTATE-91 is located 0.7 MI N Of I-95 in New Haven County, Connecticut. The bridge carries INTERSTATE-91 over Grand Avenue. Its coordinates are 41.308217, -72.914425. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE-91 carries INTERSTATE-91 over Grand Avenue. The bridge is 21.6 meters long and was built in 1965.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.