US Bridges

Route 322 over INTERSTATE-84 & Ramps

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · Exit 28 Off I-84 · Structure no. 00516

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 322 over INTERSTATE-84 & Ramps is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 322 over INTERSTATE-84 & Ramps in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,208 by 2041. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 322
CrossesINTERSTATE-84 & Ramps
LocationExit 28 Off I-84
RouteState Highway 322
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.56331, -72.91403
Functional classRural 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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2021)
Projected traffic20,208 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Route 322 over INTERSTATE-84 & Ramps built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 322 over INTERSTATE-84 & Ramps 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Route 322 over INTERSTATE-84 & Ramps carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 322 over INTERSTATE-84 & Ramps?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Route 322 over INTERSTATE-84 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.