INTERSTATE-84 over Eight Mile River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 1.0 MI E of Route 229 · Structure no. 01240
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 94,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-84 over Eight Mile River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying INTERSTATE-84 over Eight Mile River 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 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 94,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 140,418 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-84 over Eight Mile River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-84 over Eight Mile River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 over Eight Mile River carry?
About 94,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-84 over Eight Mile River?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).
Who owns INTERSTATE-84 over Eight Mile River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.