US Bridges

RTE 2 EB & I84-828 over I-84 Ramps 833 & 831

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .5 MI E Founders Br.-Htfd · Structure no. 02369

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 2 EB & I84-828 over I-84 Ramps 833 & 831 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 2 EB & I84-828 over I-84 Ramps 833 & 831 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 26,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,822 by 2041. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 2 EB & I84-828
CrossesI-84 Ramps 833 & 831
Location.5 MI E Founders Br.-Htfd
RouteState Highway 2
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.7647, -72.65572
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,800 (2021)
Projected traffic39,822 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 RTE 2 EB & I84-828 over I-84 Ramps 833 & 831 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is RTE 2 EB & I84-828 over I-84 Ramps 833 & 831 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 2 EB & I84-828 over I-84 Ramps 833 & 831 carry?

About 26,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 2 EB & I84-828 over I-84 Ramps 833 & 831?

The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 2 EB & I84-828 over I-84 Ramps 833 & 831?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.