US Bridges

I-84 WB TR827 over I-84 SR.500 and Ramps

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · RT.2WB. Ramp to I-84 Wb. · Structure no. 02368C

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
1,592 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
21,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 WB TR827 over I-84 SR.500 and Ramps is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-84 WB TR827 over I-84 SR.500 and Ramps in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 21,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,393 by 2041. The structure is 1,592 ft (485.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 WB TR827
CrossesI-84 SR.500 and Ramps
LocationRT.2WB. Ramp to I-84 Wb.
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.76651, -72.65432
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,592 ft (485.2 m)
Longest span243 ft (74.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,800 (2021)
Projected traffic32,393 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 WB TR827 over I-84 SR.500 and Ramps built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-84 WB TR827 over I-84 SR.500 and Ramps 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-84 WB TR827 over I-84 SR.500 and Ramps carry?

About 21,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-84 WB TR827 over I-84 SR.500 and Ramps?

The structure is 1,592 ft (485.2 m) long with a longest span of 243 ft (74.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 WB TR827 over I-84 SR.500 and Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.