INTERSTATE-291 WB over Route 5 & Ct Southern RR
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 2.75 Miles East of I-91 · Structure no. 06250A
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 284 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-291 WB over Route 5 & Ct Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-291 WB over Route 5 & Ct Southern RR 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 21,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,501 by 2042. The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-291 WB over Route 5 & Ct Southern RR built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-291 WB over Route 5 & Ct Southern RR 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-291 WB over Route 5 & Ct Southern RR carry?
About 21,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-291 WB over Route 5 & Ct Southern RR?
The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-291 WB over Route 5 & Ct Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.