US Bridges

I-291 Ramp C over Route 5 & Ct Southern RR

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 2.75 Miles East of I-91 · Structure no. 06251

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-291 Ramp C over Route 5 & Ct Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-291 Ramp C 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 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,646 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-291 Ramp C
CrossesRoute 5 & Ct Southern RR
Location2.75 Miles East of I-91
RouteInterstate 291
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.80567, -72.61431
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (87 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic5,646 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 I-291 Ramp C over Route 5 & Ct Southern RR built?

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

What condition is I-291 Ramp C over Route 5 & Ct Southern RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-291 Ramp C over Route 5 & Ct Southern RR carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-291 Ramp C over Route 5 & Ct Southern RR?

The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I-291 Ramp C over Route 5 & Ct Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.