US Bridges

I-84 TR 825 over US Rt 44EB & Columbus Bd

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · I-84 EB Exit No. 51 · Structure no. 01686B

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
524 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 TR 825 over US Rt 44EB & Columbus Bd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 TR 825 over US Rt 44EB & Columbus Bd in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 64 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,819 by 2042. The structure is 524 ft (159.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 TR 825
CrossesUS Rt 44EB & Columbus Bd
LocationI-84 EB Exit No. 51
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.76906, -72.66918
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length524 ft (159.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2022)
Projected traffic13,819 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 I-84 TR 825 over US Rt 44EB & Columbus Bd built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I-84 TR 825 over US Rt 44EB & Columbus Bd 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-84 TR 825 over US Rt 44EB & Columbus Bd carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-84 TR 825 over US Rt 44EB & Columbus Bd?

The structure is 524 ft (159.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 TR 825 over US Rt 44EB & Columbus Bd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.