Asylum Street over I-84 Westbound
FairHartford County, Connecticut · Br at Int of I-84 EB · Structure no. 01764
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Asylum Street over I-84 Westbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Asylum Street over I-84 Westbound in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,630 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Asylum Street over I-84 Westbound built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Asylum Street over I-84 Westbound 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Asylum Street over I-84 Westbound carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Asylum Street over I-84 Westbound?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns Asylum Street over I-84 Westbound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.