US Bridges

I-84 EB & Ramp 196 over East River Drive

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .2 MI East of Hartford Tl · Structure no. 02361

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 EB & Ramp 196 over East River Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 EB & Ramp 196 over East River Drive in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964, 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 62,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,274 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 EB & Ramp 196
CrossesEast River Drive
Location.2 MI East of Hartford Tl
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.76824, -72.65908
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,100 (2021)
Projected traffic92,274 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 I-84 EB & Ramp 196 over East River Drive built?

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

What condition is I-84 EB & Ramp 196 over East River Drive 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 I-84 EB & Ramp 196 over East River Drive carry?

About 62,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-84 EB & Ramp 196 over East River Drive?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 EB & Ramp 196 over East River Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.