US Bridges

I-291WB& I-84TR837 over I-291EB I-84TR836 RMP304

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · I-84 EB to I-291 WB · Structure no. 06280

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

About this bridge

I-291WB& I-84TR837 over I-291EB I-84TR836 RMP304 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-291WB& I-84TR837 over I-291EB I-84TR836 RMP304 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 401 ft (122.2 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-291WB& I-84TR837
CrossesI-291EB I-84TR836 RMP304
LocationI-84 EB to I-291 WB
RouteInterstate 291
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.788, -72.567
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length401 ft (122.2 m)
Longest span205 ft (62.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2018)
Projected traffic13,670 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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-291WB& I-84TR837 over I-291EB I-84TR836 RMP304 built?

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

What condition is I-291WB& I-84TR837 over I-291EB I-84TR836 RMP304 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-291WB& I-84TR837 over I-291EB I-84TR836 RMP304 carry?

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

How long is I-291WB& I-84TR837 over I-291EB I-84TR836 RMP304?

The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-291WB& I-84TR837 over I-291EB I-84TR836 RMP304?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.