US Bridges

I-91 SB Ramp 204 over I-91 SB TR 855

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI S of Route 218 · Structure no. 06218

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
177 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-91 SB Ramp 204 over I-91 SB TR 855 is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-91 SB Ramp 204 over I-91 SB TR 855 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,618 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-91 SB Ramp 204
CrossesI-91 SB TR 855
Location0.2 MI S of Route 218
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.81646, -72.66617
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2022)
Projected traffic8,618 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
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 I-91 SB Ramp 204 over I-91 SB TR 855 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-91 SB Ramp 204 over I-91 SB TR 855 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I-91 SB Ramp 204 over I-91 SB TR 855 carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-91 SB Ramp 204 over I-91 SB TR 855?

The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-91 SB Ramp 204 over I-91 SB TR 855?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.