US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 EB over Abandoned B&m RR

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI West of Exit 32 · Structure no. 01246

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 EB over Abandoned B&m RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 EB over Abandoned B&m RR in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,625 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-84 EB
CrossesAbandoned B&m RR
Location0.2 MI West of Exit 32
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.62982, -72.87634
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Abandoned B&m RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 EB over Abandoned B&m RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 EB over Abandoned B&m RR carry?

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

How long is INTERSTATE-84 EB over Abandoned B&m RR?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 EB over Abandoned B&m RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.