US Bridges

SR 500 TR 801 over I-84 EB and I-84 TR 833

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · NB Access from Route 2 WB · Structure no. 02375

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
421 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 500 TR 801 over I-84 EB and I-84 TR 833 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 500 TR 801 over I-84 EB and I-84 TR 833 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,795 by 2038. The structure is 421 ft (128.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 500 TR 801
CrossesI-84 EB and I-84 TR 833
LocationNB Access from Route 2 WB
RouteState Highway 500
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.76499, -72.6524
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length421 ft (128.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2018)
Projected traffic5,795 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
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 SR 500 TR 801 over I-84 EB and I-84 TR 833 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 500 TR 801 over I-84 EB and I-84 TR 833 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 500 TR 801 over I-84 EB and I-84 TR 833 carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 500 TR 801 over I-84 EB and I-84 TR 833?

The structure is 421 ft (128.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 500 TR 801 over I-84 EB and I-84 TR 833?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.