I-84 TR 826 over Connecticut River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · Exit 51 I-84 WB to I-91NB · Structure no. 00980B
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 263 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-84 TR 826 over Connecticut River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 TR 826 over Connecticut River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 61 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 6 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,397 by 2042. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-84 TR 826 over Connecticut River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is I-84 TR 826 over Connecticut River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I-84 TR 826 over Connecticut River carry?
About 14,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I-84 TR 826 over Connecticut River?
The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns I-84 TR 826 over Connecticut River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.