US Bridges

South Quaker Lane over INTERSTATE-84

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.4 Mile South of Park RD · Structure no. 01756

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Quaker Lane over INTERSTATE-84 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Quaker Lane over INTERSTATE-84 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 5 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,225 by 2041. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Quaker Lane
CrossesINTERSTATE-84
Location0.4 Mile South of Park RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.74995, -72.72929
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2021)
Projected traffic13,225 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Quaker Lane over INTERSTATE-84 built?

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

What condition is South Quaker Lane over INTERSTATE-84 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 2023.

How much traffic does South Quaker Lane over INTERSTATE-84 carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South Quaker Lane over INTERSTATE-84?

The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns South Quaker Lane over INTERSTATE-84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.