US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 WB over AMTRAK RR & Local Roads

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .13 MI O/Myrtle Street · Structure no. 01766

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
810 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
85,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 WB over AMTRAK RR & Local Roads is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 WB over AMTRAK RR & Local Roads in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 61 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 85,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,342 by 2041. The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-84 WB
CrossesAMTRAK RR & Local Roads
Location.13 MI O/Myrtle Street
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.77038, -72.68221
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length810 ft (246.9 m)
Longest span218 ft (66.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,700 (2021)
Projected traffic127,342 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 WB over AMTRAK RR & Local Roads built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 WB 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 WB over AMTRAK RR & Local Roads carry?

About 85,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

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

The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long with a longest span of 218 ft (66.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.