US Bridges

Long Hill Road over INTERSTATE-291

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 1 Mile East Route 5 · Structure no. 06269

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,315
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Hill Road over INTERSTATE-291 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Long Hill Road over INTERSTATE-291 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 2,315 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,440 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLong Hill Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-291
Location1 Mile East Route 5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.8038, -72.59441
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,315 (2024)
Projected traffic3,440 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Long Hill Road over INTERSTATE-291 built?

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

What condition is Long Hill Road over INTERSTATE-291 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Long Hill Road over INTERSTATE-291 carry?

About 2,315 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Long Hill Road over INTERSTATE-291?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Long Hill Road over INTERSTATE-291?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.