Route 3 over Main Street
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .17 MI West of Route 2 · Structure no. 05546
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 48,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 3 over Main Street is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Route 3 over Main Street in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 48,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,215 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 84 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 Route 3 over Main Street built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 3 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Route 3 over Main Street carry?
About 48,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Route 3 over Main Street?
The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Route 3 over Main Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.