US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 EB over AMTRAK RR & Local Roads

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .86 W of Exit to I-91 SB · Structure no. 01765

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,271 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
81,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 EB over AMTRAK RR & Local Roads is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 EB over AMTRAK RR & Local Roads in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 81,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,101 by 2041. The structure is 1,271 ft (387.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-84 EB
CrossesAMTRAK RR & Local Roads
Location.86 W of Exit to I-91 SB
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.76953, -72.68266
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,271 ft (387.5 m)
Longest span224 ft (68.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,500 (2021)
Projected traffic121,101 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-84 EB over AMTRAK RR & Local Roads built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 EB over AMTRAK RR & Local Roads 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 EB over AMTRAK RR & Local Roads carry?

About 81,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 EB over AMTRAK RR & Local Roads?

The structure is 1,271 ft (387.5 m) long with a longest span of 224 ft (68.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 EB over AMTRAK RR & Local Roads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.