Route 3 over Keeney Cove
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 1.4 MI N of I-91 · Structure no. 00418
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 3 over Keeney Cove is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Route 3 over Keeney Cove in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 55,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,873 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 3 over Keeney Cove built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 3 over Keeney Cove in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Route 3 over Keeney Cove carry?
About 55,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 3 over Keeney Cove?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns Route 3 over Keeney Cove?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.