Prospect Avenue over Interstate 84
GoodHartford County, Connecticut · 0.33 MI E of Oakwood Ave · Structure no. 01758
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 228 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prospect Avenue over Interstate 84 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prospect Avenue over Interstate 84 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,562 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prospect Avenue over Interstate 84 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Prospect Avenue over Interstate 84 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 2023.
How much traffic does Prospect Avenue over Interstate 84 carry?
About 9,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Prospect Avenue over Interstate 84?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Prospect Avenue over Interstate 84?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.