Route 229 over INTERSTATE-84
FairHartford County, Connecticut · At INTERSTATE-84 Exit 31 · Structure no. 01242
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 410 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 229 over INTERSTATE-84 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 229 over INTERSTATE-84 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,220 by 2041. The structure is 410 ft (124.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 229 over INTERSTATE-84 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 229 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 Route 229 over INTERSTATE-84 carry?
About 16,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 229 over INTERSTATE-84?
The structure is 410 ft (124.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Route 229 over INTERSTATE-84?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.