US Bridges

SR 541-BOLTON Road over INTERSTATE-84

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · 0.3 Mile South of Rte. 30 · Structure no. 04274

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 541-BOLTON Road over INTERSTATE-84 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 541-BOLTON Road over INTERSTATE-84 in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,241 by 2040. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 541-BOLTON Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-84
Location0.3 Mile South of Rte. 30
RouteState Highway 541
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.83547, -72.46078
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2020)
Projected traffic6,241 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 541-BOLTON Road over INTERSTATE-84 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 541-BOLTON Road over INTERSTATE-84 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 541-BOLTON Road over INTERSTATE-84 carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 541-BOLTON Road over INTERSTATE-84?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SR 541-BOLTON Road over INTERSTATE-84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.