Bissell Bridge, Road bridge near Hartford, United States.
The Bissell Bridge extends 1,690 feet across the Connecticut River, connecting the towns of Windsor and South Windsor through Interstate 291.
The Greater Hartford Bridge Authority initiated construction of the Bissell Bridge in 1957 to reduce traffic congestion on the Bulkeley Bridge.
The structure received its name in 1960 to honor Captain John Bissell, an early settler who established the first ferry service in Windsor.
The bridge includes four traffic lanes and features a designated pedestrian pathway on the northern side for non-vehicular crossing.
The bridge operated with toll collection until 1983, when a significant accident at the tollbooth led to the removal of all state bridge tolls.
Location: Connecticut
Official opening: 1958
GPS coordinates: 41.81310,-72.64440
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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