US Bridges

INTERSTATE-291 EB over I-84 Ramp 306

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI W of JCT I-84 EB · Structure no. 05846

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
375 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-291 EB over I-84 Ramp 306 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying INTERSTATE-291 EB over I-84 Ramp 306 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,060 by 2042. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-291 EB
CrossesI-84 Ramp 306
Location0.3 MI W of JCT I-84 EB
RouteInterstate 291
Coordinates41.7905, -72.56181
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2022)
Projected traffic20,060 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 EB over I-84 Ramp 306 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-291 EB over I-84 Ramp 306 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-291 EB over I-84 Ramp 306 carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-291 EB over I-84 Ramp 306?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-291 EB over I-84 Ramp 306?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.