US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 EB over West Center Street Ext.

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI E of I-84 Exit 30 · Structure no. 01239

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 EB over West Center Street Ext. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 EB over West Center Street Ext. in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963, 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 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 46,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,649 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-84 EB
CrossesWest Center Street Ext.
Location0.8 MI E of I-84 Exit 30
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.59735, -72.90295
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,200 (2021)
Projected traffic68,649 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 West Center Street Ext. built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 EB over West Center Street Ext. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 EB over West Center Street Ext. carry?

About 46,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 EB over West Center Street Ext.?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 EB over West Center Street Ext.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.