US Bridges

Batson Drive over INTERSTATE-291

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI E of S. Windsor Tl · Structure no. 06272

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Batson Drive over INTERSTATE-291 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Batson Drive over INTERSTATE-291 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 423 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBatson Drive
CrossesINTERSTATE-291
Location0.4 MI E of S. Windsor Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.79713, -72.57715
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2024)
Projected traffic423 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Batson Drive over INTERSTATE-291 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Batson Drive 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 2022.

How much traffic does Batson Drive over INTERSTATE-291 carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Batson Drive over INTERSTATE-291?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Batson Drive over INTERSTATE-291?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.