US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 EB over Quinnipiac River

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .3 MI West of Exit 32 · Structure no. 01245

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 EB over Quinnipiac River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying INTERSTATE-84 EB over Quinnipiac 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 40,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,625 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-84 EB
CrossesQuinnipiac River
Location.3 MI West of Exit 32
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.62744, -72.87955
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,800 (2021)
Projected traffic60,625 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-84 EB over Quinnipiac River built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 EB over Quinnipiac 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 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 EB over Quinnipiac River carry?

About 40,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 EB over Quinnipiac River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 EB over Quinnipiac River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.