US Bridges

INTERSTATE-291 EB over Interstate 84

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · I-291 to I-84 Eastbound · Structure no. 06282

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
468 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-291 EB over Interstate 84 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying INTERSTATE-291 EB over Interstate 84 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,598 by 2042. The structure is 468 ft (142.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-291 EB
CrossesInterstate 84
LocationI-291 to I-84 Eastbound
RouteInterstate 291
Coordinates41.78827, -72.56465
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length468 ft (142.5 m)
Longest span241 ft (73.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2022)
Projected traffic26,598 by 2042
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 INTERSTATE-291 EB over Interstate 84 built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-291 EB over Interstate 84 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-291 EB over Interstate 84 carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-291 EB over Interstate 84?

The structure is 468 ft (142.5 m) long with a longest span of 241 ft (73.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-291 EB over Interstate 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.