US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 WB over Abandoned B&m Railroad

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .2 MI W Exit 32 Route 10 · Structure no. 01247

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 WB over Abandoned B&m Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 WB over Abandoned B&m Railroad in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 44,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,420 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-84 WB
CrossesAbandoned B&m Railroad
Location.2 MI W Exit 32 Route 10
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.63043, -72.87628
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,700 (2021)
Projected traffic66,420 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-84 WB over Abandoned B&m Railroad built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 WB over Abandoned B&m Railroad 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 WB over Abandoned B&m Railroad carry?

About 44,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 WB over Abandoned B&m Railroad?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 WB over Abandoned B&m Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.