US Bridges

Route 3 Northbound over I-91 TR 802

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.8 Mile North of Rte. 99 · Structure no. 06288

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 3 Northbound over I-91 TR 802 is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Route 3 Northbound over I-91 TR 802 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,385 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 3 Northbound
CrossesI-91 TR 802
Location0.8 Mile North of Rte. 99
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates41.705, -72.64768
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2021)
Projected traffic17,385 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 3 Northbound over I-91 TR 802 built?

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

What condition is Route 3 Northbound over I-91 TR 802 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Route 3 Northbound over I-91 TR 802 carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 3 Northbound over I-91 TR 802?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 3 Northbound over I-91 TR 802?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.