I-84 WB & TR 827 over East River Drive
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 0.4 Mile E of Hartford Tl · Structure no. 02362
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 126 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-84 WB & TR 827 over East River Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 WB & TR 827 over East River Drive in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,491 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 79 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-84 WB & TR 827 over East River Drive built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is I-84 WB & TR 827 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 WB & TR 827 over East River Drive carry?
About 60,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-84 WB & TR 827 over East River Drive?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns I-84 WB & TR 827 over East River Drive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.