Route 3 over I-91 & Dividend Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .07 MI No of Brook ST Int · Structure no. 03161
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 460 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 3 over I-91 & Dividend Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 3 over I-91 & Dividend Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 60 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 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,517 by 2038. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 61 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 3 over I-91 & Dividend Brook built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 3 over I-91 & Dividend Brook 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 2023.
How much traffic does Route 3 over I-91 & Dividend Brook carry?
About 16,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 3 over I-91 & Dividend Brook?
The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Route 3 over I-91 & Dividend Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.