Bissell Bridge (Connecticut)

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Bissell Bridge
The bridge crossing the river
Coordinates	41°48′47″N 72°38′40″W / 41.81306°N 72.64444°W / 41.81306; -72.64444
Carries	I-291, Bike Path
Crosses	Connecticut River
Locale	Windsor, Connecticut and South Windsor, Connecticut
Official name	Captain John Bissell Memorial Bridge
Maintained by	Greater Hartford Bridge Authority (until 1989) Connecticut Department of Transportation (after 1989)
Characteristics
Total length	1,690 feet (520 m)
No. of spans	14
History
Opened	December 16, 1957
Location

The Captain John Bissell Memorial Bridge carries I-291 over the Connecticut River, connecting the towns of Windsor, Connecticut and South Windsor, Connecticut. There is a pedestrian crossing on the bridge on the westbound, upstream side.