US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 WB over Berkshire Road

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI E of Farmington Tl · Structure no. 01745

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 WB over Berkshire Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 WB over Berkshire Road in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 64,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,286 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-84 WB
CrossesBerkshire Road
Location0.7 MI E of Farmington Tl
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.73269, -72.75292
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,800 (2021)
Projected traffic96,286 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-84 WB over Berkshire Road built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 WB over Berkshire 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 WB over Berkshire Road carry?

About 64,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 WB over Berkshire Road?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 WB over Berkshire Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.