US Bridges

INTERSTATE-291 TR over Route 218 & Briarwood DR

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · Ramp from 291 WB to 91 NB · Structure no. 06225

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
345 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-291 TR over Route 218 & Briarwood DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-291 TR over Route 218 & Briarwood DR in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,803 by 2042. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesINTERSTATE-291 TR
CrossesRoute 218 & Briarwood DR
LocationRamp from 291 WB to 91 NB
RouteInterstate 291
Coordinates41.81938, -72.66301
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span199 ft (60.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2022)
Projected traffic20,803 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 TR over Route 218 & Briarwood DR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-291 TR over Route 218 & Briarwood DR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-291 TR over Route 218 & Briarwood DR carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-291 TR over Route 218 & Briarwood DR?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 199 ft (60.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-291 TR over Route 218 & Briarwood DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.