INTERSTATE-291 over Route 159 & Deerfield RD
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.25 Mile West of I-91 · Structure no. 06226
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 541 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 54,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-291 over Route 159 & Deerfield RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-291 over Route 159 & Deerfield RD 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 54,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,427 by 2042. The structure is 541 ft (165 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-291 over Route 159 & Deerfield RD built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-291 over Route 159 & Deerfield RD 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 INTERSTATE-291 over Route 159 & Deerfield RD carry?
About 54,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-291 over Route 159 & Deerfield RD?
The structure is 541 ft (165 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-291 over Route 159 & Deerfield RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.