US Bridges

I-84 Ramps 203 204 over Trout Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 150N Trout Brook Drive · Structure no. 01750

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 Ramps 203 204 over Trout Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-84 Ramps 203 204 over Trout Brook 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,458 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 Ramps 203 204
CrossesTrout Brook
Location150N Trout Brook Drive
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.74198, -72.73426
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating76.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2021)
Projected traffic4,458 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-84 Ramps 203 204 over Trout Brook built?

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

What condition is I-84 Ramps 203 204 over Trout Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-84 Ramps 203 204 over Trout Brook carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-84 Ramps 203 204 over Trout Brook?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns I-84 Ramps 203 204 over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.