US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 EB over SR 535 (ridgewood Road)

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI E of Farmington Tl · Structure no. 01743A

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 EB over SR 535 (ridgewood Road) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 EB over SR 535 (ridgewood Road) in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 65,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,772 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-84 EB
CrossesSR 535 (ridgewood Road)
Location0.2 MI E of Farmington Tl
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.72758, -72.7576
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,800 (2021)
Projected traffic97,772 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 INTERSTATE-84 EB over SR 535 (ridgewood Road) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 EB over SR 535 (ridgewood Road) 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 SR 535 (ridgewood Road) carry?

About 65,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 EB over SR 535 (ridgewood Road)?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 EB over SR 535 (ridgewood Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.