INTERSTATE-291 EB over Main Street
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.3 Mile West of Exit 4 · Structure no. 01432B
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-291 EB over Main Street is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-291 EB over Main Street in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 31,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,509 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-291 EB over Main Street built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-291 EB over Main Street 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-291 EB over Main Street carry?
About 31,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-291 EB over Main Street?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-291 EB over Main Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.