US Bridges

INTERSTATE-291 WB over I-84 and I-84 Ramp 305

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .5(E)OF Overpass Route 44 · Structure no. 06283

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
607 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-291 WB over I-84 and I-84 Ramp 305 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying INTERSTATE-291 WB over I-84 and I-84 Ramp 305 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,819 by 2042. The structure is 607 ft (184.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-291 WB
CrossesI-84 and I-84 Ramp 305
Location.5(E)OF Overpass Route 44
RouteInterstate 291
Coordinates41.78637, -72.56598
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length607 ft (184.9 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2022)
Projected traffic13,819 by 2042
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 INTERSTATE-291 WB over I-84 and I-84 Ramp 305 built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-291 WB over I-84 and I-84 Ramp 305 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 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-291 WB over I-84 and I-84 Ramp 305 carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-291 WB over I-84 and I-84 Ramp 305?

The structure is 607 ft (184.9 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-291 WB over I-84 and I-84 Ramp 305?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.