INTERSTATE-84 EB over I-84 WB Exit 42 Off Ramp
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.8 Mile East of Exit 41 · Structure no. 01749
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 96 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-84 EB over I-84 WB Exit 42 Off Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 EB over I-84 WB Exit 42 Off Ramp in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 60,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,154 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-84 EB over I-84 WB Exit 42 Off Ramp built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is INTERSTATE-84 EB over I-84 WB Exit 42 Off Ramp 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 EB over I-84 WB Exit 42 Off Ramp carry?
About 60,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-84 EB over I-84 WB Exit 42 Off Ramp?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-84 EB over I-84 WB Exit 42 Off Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.