Route 3 over Great Meadow RD & Ct Rv.
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .22MI N of Access to I-91 · Structure no. 00417
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,393 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 3 over Great Meadow RD & Ct Rv. is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Route 3 over Great Meadow RD & Ct Rv. in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 66 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 5 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 55,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,873 by 2041. The structure is 2,393 ft (729.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 3 over Great Meadow RD & Ct Rv. built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Route 3 over Great Meadow RD & Ct Rv. 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Route 3 over Great Meadow RD & Ct Rv. carry?
About 55,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 3 over Great Meadow RD & Ct Rv.?
The structure is 2,393 ft (729.4 m) long with a longest span of 319 ft (97.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns Route 3 over Great Meadow RD & Ct Rv.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.