US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 10

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · INTERSTATE-84 Exit No. 32 · Structure no. 00649

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 10 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 45,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,608 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-84 WB
CrossesRoute 10
LocationINTERSTATE-84 Exit No. 32
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.63238, -72.87364
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,500 (2021)
Projected traffic67,608 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 10 built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 10 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 INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 10 carry?

About 45,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 10?

The structure is 230 ft (70.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.