US Bridges

Matianuck Avenue over I-291 Ramps 001 & 002

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 100 Feet South of RTE 218 · Structure no. 06220

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,575
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matianuck Avenue over I-291 Ramps 001 & 002 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Matianuck Avenue over I-291 Ramps 001 & 002 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,575 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMatianuck Avenue
CrossesI-291 Ramps 001 & 002
Location100 Feet South of RTE 218
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.81701, -72.67122
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,575 (2024)
Projected traffic2,340 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Matianuck Avenue over I-291 Ramps 001 & 002 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Matianuck Avenue over I-291 Ramps 001 & 002 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 Matianuck Avenue over I-291 Ramps 001 & 002 carry?

About 1,575 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Matianuck Avenue over I-291 Ramps 001 & 002?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Matianuck Avenue over I-291 Ramps 001 & 002?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.