US Bridges

I-91 TR 860 over Briarwood Drive

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · I-91 NB X35 Ramp to I-291 · Structure no. 06224

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-91 TR 860 over Briarwood Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-91 TR 860 over 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 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,510 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-91 TR 860
CrossesBriarwood Drive
LocationI-91 NB X35 Ramp to I-291
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates41.81886, -72.66261
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 inspectionMay 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2022)
Projected traffic9,510 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 860 over Briarwood Drive built?

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

What condition is I-91 TR 860 over Briarwood Drive 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-91 TR 860 over Briarwood Drive carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-91 TR 860 over Briarwood Drive?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I-91 TR 860 over Briarwood Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.