US Bridges

SR 597 over I-84 EB

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · Exit 29 I-84 WB · Structure no. 01234

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
247 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 597 over I-84 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 597 over I-84 EB in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,132 by 2041. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 597
CrossesI-84 EB
LocationExit 29 I-84 WB
RouteState Highway 597
Coordinates41.57844, -72.90142
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2021)
Projected traffic7,132 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 597 over I-84 EB built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 597 over I-84 EB 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 597 over I-84 EB carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 597 over I-84 EB?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 597 over I-84 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.