US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 WB over US Route 44 Eastbound

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .3 MI East of Hartford Tl · Structure no. 01859

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 WB over US Route 44 Eastbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 WB over US Route 44 Eastbound in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 6 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 60,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,491 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-84 WB
CrossesUS Route 44 Eastbound
Location.3 MI East of Hartford Tl
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.76899, -72.66001
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,900 (2021)
Projected traffic90,491 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 WB over US Route 44 Eastbound built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 WB over US Route 44 Eastbound 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 WB over US Route 44 Eastbound carry?

About 60,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 WB over US Route 44 Eastbound?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 WB over US Route 44 Eastbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.