Interstate 291 EB over Route 30
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mile South of US Rt 5 · Structure no. 06252B
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 157 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 291 EB over Route 30 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 291 EB over Route 30 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 24,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,107 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 291 EB over Route 30 built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 291 EB over Route 30 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 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 291 EB over Route 30 carry?
About 24,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 291 EB over Route 30?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 291 EB over Route 30?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.