US Bridges

INTERSTATE-291 WB over Main Street

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.3 Mile West of Exit 4 · Structure no. 01432A

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-291 WB over Main Street is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-291 WB over Main Street in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,063 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-291 WB
CrossesMain Street
Location0.3 Mile West of Exit 4
RouteInterstate 291
Coordinates41.80809, -72.62491
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2020)
Projected traffic46,063 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-291 WB over Main Street built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-291 WB over Main Street 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-291 WB over Main Street carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-291 WB over Main Street?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-291 WB over Main Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.