US Bridges

SR 500N I-84 TR 8 over I-84 WB & I-84 Ramp 701

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI North of Route 2 · Structure no. 02377

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 500N I-84 TR 8 over I-84 WB & I-84 Ramp 701 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 500N I-84 TR 8 over I-84 WB & I-84 Ramp 701 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964, 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 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,944 by 2038. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 500N I-84 TR 8
CrossesI-84 WB & I-84 Ramp 701
Location0.3 MI North of Route 2
RouteState Highway 500
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.76617, -72.65149
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic5,944 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 SR 500N I-84 TR 8 over I-84 WB & I-84 Ramp 701 built?

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

What condition is SR 500N I-84 TR 8 over I-84 WB & I-84 Ramp 701 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 SR 500N I-84 TR 8 over I-84 WB & I-84 Ramp 701 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 500N I-84 TR 8 over I-84 WB & I-84 Ramp 701?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR 500N I-84 TR 8 over I-84 WB & I-84 Ramp 701?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.