US Bridges

I-84 & Exit RAMP28 over Judd Brook

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI W of Route 322 · Structure no. 01232

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 & Exit RAMP28 over Judd Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-84 & Exit RAMP28 over Judd Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 64 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,600 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-84 & Exit RAMP28
CrossesJudd Brook
Location0.3 MI W of Route 322
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.55987, -72.91724
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,300 (2021)
Projected traffic89,600 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-84 & Exit RAMP28 over Judd Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is I-84 & Exit RAMP28 over Judd Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does I-84 & Exit RAMP28 over Judd Brook carry?

About 60,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-84 & Exit RAMP28 over Judd Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-84 & Exit RAMP28 over Judd Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.