US Bridges

Jude Lane over INTERSTATE-84

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI W of I-84 Exit 31 · Structure no. 01241

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jude Lane over INTERSTATE-84 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jude Lane over INTERSTATE-84 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,984 by 2041. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJude Lane
CrossesINTERSTATE-84
Location0.4 MI W of I-84 Exit 31
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.60634, -72.90153
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2021)
Projected traffic6,984 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Jude Lane over INTERSTATE-84 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Jude Lane 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Jude Lane over INTERSTATE-84 carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jude Lane over INTERSTATE-84?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Jude Lane over INTERSTATE-84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.