US Bridges

Route 322 over INTERSTATE-691

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · INTERSTATE-691 Exit No. 4 · Structure no. 01907

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 322 over INTERSTATE-691 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 322 over INTERSTATE-691 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,305 by 2041. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 322
CrossesINTERSTATE-691
LocationINTERSTATE-691 Exit No. 4
RouteState Highway 322
Coordinates41.55465, -72.84767
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2021)
Projected traffic15,305 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Route 322 over INTERSTATE-691 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 322 over INTERSTATE-691 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Route 322 over INTERSTATE-691 carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 322 over INTERSTATE-691?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Route 322 over INTERSTATE-691?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.