Route 218 over INTERSTATE-91 Southbound
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI W of Route 159 · Structure no. 06222
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 218 over INTERSTATE-91 Southbound is a prestressed concrete frame carrying Route 218 over INTERSTATE-91 Southbound 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 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 16,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,815 by 2043. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 218 over INTERSTATE-91 Southbound built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 218 over INTERSTATE-91 Southbound 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Route 218 over INTERSTATE-91 Southbound carry?
About 16,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 218 over INTERSTATE-91 Southbound?
The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Route 218 over INTERSTATE-91 Southbound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.