US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 EB over Marion Avenue

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · Interstate 84 at Exit 30 · Structure no. 01235

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 EB over Marion Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 EB over Marion Avenue in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 42,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,448 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-84 EB
CrossesMarion Avenue
LocationInterstate 84 at Exit 30
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.58696, -72.8993
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,700 (2021)
Projected traffic63,448 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
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 EB over Marion Avenue built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 EB over Marion Avenue 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 EB over Marion Avenue carry?

About 42,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 EB over Marion Avenue?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 EB over Marion Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.