US Bridges

I-291 Eastbound over Tolland Tpke & Csrr

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.40 MI East of Batson RD · Structure no. 06277

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
336 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-291 Eastbound over Tolland Tpke & Csrr is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-291 Eastbound over Tolland Tpke & Csrr 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 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,192 by 2035. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-291 Eastbound
CrossesTolland Tpke & Csrr
Location0.40 MI East of Batson RD
RouteInterstate 291
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.79306, -72.57167
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,300 (2015)
Projected traffic27,192 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Eastbound over Tolland Tpke & Csrr built?

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

What condition is I-291 Eastbound over Tolland Tpke & Csrr 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-291 Eastbound over Tolland Tpke & Csrr carry?

About 18,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-291 Eastbound over Tolland Tpke & Csrr?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-291 Eastbound over Tolland Tpke & Csrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.