US Bridges

I-91 TR 854 & 855 over INTERSTATE-291 Ramp 001

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile West of I-91 · Structure no. 06219

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-91 TR 854 & 855 over INTERSTATE-291 Ramp 001 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-91 TR 854 & 855 over INTERSTATE-291 Ramp 001 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,192 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-91 TR 854 & 855
CrossesINTERSTATE-291 Ramp 001
Location0.1 Mile West of I-91
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.81742, -72.66914
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,300 (2022)
Projected traffic27,192 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 TR 854 & 855 over INTERSTATE-291 Ramp 001 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-91 TR 854 & 855 over INTERSTATE-291 Ramp 001 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-91 TR 854 & 855 over INTERSTATE-291 Ramp 001 carry?

About 18,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-91 TR 854 & 855 over INTERSTATE-291 Ramp 001?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns I-91 TR 854 & 855 over INTERSTATE-291 Ramp 001?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.