US Bridges

I-291 Eastbound over I-84 TR 836 I-84 Rmp 304

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · I-291 to I-84 Eastbound · Structure no. 06279

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-291 Eastbound over I-84 TR 836 I-84 Rmp 304 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-291 Eastbound over I-84 TR 836 I-84 Rmp 304 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,670 by 2038. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-291 Eastbound
CrossesI-84 TR 836 I-84 Rmp 304
LocationI-291 to I-84 Eastbound
RouteInterstate 291
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.78842, -72.56698
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2018)
Projected traffic13,670 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 I-84 TR 836 I-84 Rmp 304 built?

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

What condition is I-291 Eastbound over I-84 TR 836 I-84 Rmp 304 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I-291 Eastbound over I-84 TR 836 I-84 Rmp 304 carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-291 Eastbound over I-84 TR 836 I-84 Rmp 304?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I-291 Eastbound over I-84 TR 836 I-84 Rmp 304?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.