US Bridges

INTERSTATE-291 over I-91 & Briarwood Drive

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 Miles West of RTE 159 · Structure no. 06221

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,212 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
34,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-291 over I-91 & Briarwood Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-291 over I-91 & Briarwood Drive 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 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 34,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,115 by 2042. The structure is 1,212 ft (369.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-291
CrossesI-91 & Briarwood Drive
Location0.2 Miles West of RTE 159
RouteInterstate 291
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.81897, -72.66463
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,212 ft (369.4 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,400 (2022)
Projected traffic51,115 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 over I-91 & Briarwood Drive built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-291 over I-91 & Briarwood Drive 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 INTERSTATE-291 over I-91 & Briarwood Drive carry?

About 34,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-291 over I-91 & Briarwood Drive?

The structure is 1,212 ft (369.4 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-291 over I-91 & Briarwood Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.