Burnham Street W. over INTERSTATE-291
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 1.6 MI E of Route 30 · Structure no. 06271
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 267 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Burnham Street W. over INTERSTATE-291 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burnham Street W. 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,418 by 2041. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 39 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Burnham Street W. over INTERSTATE-291 built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Burnham Street W. over INTERSTATE-291 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Burnham Street W. over INTERSTATE-291 carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Burnham Street W. over INTERSTATE-291?
The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Burnham Street W. over INTERSTATE-291?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.