US Bridges

I-84 TR 831 over INTERSTATE-84 EB

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · RTE 2/84 EB Exit 70 Gov · Structure no. 02376

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 TR 831 over INTERSTATE-84 EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 TR 831 over INTERSTATE-84 EB 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2038. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI-84 TR 831
CrossesINTERSTATE-84 EB
LocationRTE 2/84 EB Exit 70 Gov
RouteState Highway 84
Coordinates41.76528, -72.65234
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 rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 TR 831 over INTERSTATE-84 EB built?

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

What condition is I-84 TR 831 over INTERSTATE-84 EB 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 I-84 TR 831 over INTERSTATE-84 EB carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-84 TR 831 over INTERSTATE-84 EB?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 TR 831 over INTERSTATE-84 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.