INTERSTATE-291 WB over AMTRAK & Bike Path
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .5 MI E. of Route 159 JCT · Structure no. 01430A
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-291 WB over AMTRAK & Bike Path is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-291 WB over AMTRAK & Bike Path in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 67 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 6 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,063 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-291 WB over AMTRAK & Bike Path built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is INTERSTATE-291 WB over AMTRAK & Bike Path 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 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-291 WB over AMTRAK & Bike Path carry?
About 31,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-291 WB over AMTRAK & Bike Path?
The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-291 WB over AMTRAK & Bike Path?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.