Prospect Street over INTERSTATE-84
FairHartford County, Connecticut · .4 MI East of Exit 30 · Structure no. 01237
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 212 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prospect Street over INTERSTATE-84 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prospect Street over INTERSTATE-84 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,783 by 2041. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prospect Street over INTERSTATE-84 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Prospect Street over INTERSTATE-84 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Prospect Street over INTERSTATE-84 carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Prospect Street over INTERSTATE-84?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Prospect Street over INTERSTATE-84?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.