US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 over US Route 5 & I84 Rmp 116

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 1.09 MI E Htfd Ehtfd Tl · Structure no. 00818

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
114,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 over US Route 5 & I84 Rmp 116 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 over US Route 5 & I84 Rmp 116 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 114,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 170,136 by 2038. The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long and 175 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-84
CrossesUS Route 5 & I84 Rmp 116
Location1.09 MI E Htfd Ehtfd Tl
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.76466, -72.64654
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating101.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.1 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width175 ft (53.2 m)
Roadway width167 ft (50.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114,500 (2018)
Projected traffic170,136 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-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 over US Route 5 & I84 Rmp 116 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 over US Route 5 & I84 Rmp 116 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 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 over US Route 5 & I84 Rmp 116 carry?

About 114,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 over US Route 5 & I84 Rmp 116?

The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 over US Route 5 & I84 Rmp 116?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.