US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 EB over Trout Bk & Trout Bk DR

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 1 Mile East of Exit 41 · Structure no. 01751

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
315 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
54,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 EB over Trout Bk & Trout Bk DR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 EB over Trout Bk & Trout Bk DR 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 54,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,536 by 2041. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-84 EB
CrossesTrout Bk & Trout Bk DR
Location1 Mile East of Exit 41
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.74797, -72.73411
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,200 (2021)
Projected traffic80,536 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 INTERSTATE-84 EB over Trout Bk & Trout Bk DR 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 Trout Bk & Trout Bk DR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 EB over Trout Bk & Trout Bk DR carry?

About 54,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 EB over Trout Bk & Trout Bk DR?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 EB over Trout Bk & Trout Bk DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.