US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 WB over SR 535 (ridgewood Road)

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · .25 MI E of Farmington Tl · Structure no. 01743B

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
64,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 WB over SR 535 (ridgewood Road) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 WB over SR 535 (ridgewood Road) in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 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 64,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,543 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-84 WB
CrossesSR 535 (ridgewood Road)
Location.25 MI E of Farmington Tl
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.72781, -72.75777
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,300 (2021)
Projected traffic95,543 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-84 WB over SR 535 (ridgewood Road) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 WB over SR 535 (ridgewood Road) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 WB over SR 535 (ridgewood Road) carry?

About 64,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.