US Bridges

I-84 830 SR500-805 over I-84 EB & SR 500

Poor

Hartford County, Connecticut · .4 MI S Int Gov ST U/236 · Structure no. 02378

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 830 SR500-805 over I-84 EB & SR 500 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 830 SR500-805 over I-84 EB & SR 500 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,602 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 830 SR500-805
CrossesI-84 EB & SR 500
Location.4 MI S Int Gov ST U/236
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.76534, -72.65453
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2021)
Projected traffic15,602 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 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-84 830 SR500-805 over I-84 EB & SR 500 built?

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

What condition is I-84 830 SR500-805 over I-84 EB & SR 500 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does I-84 830 SR500-805 over I-84 EB & SR 500 carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-84 830 SR500-805 over I-84 EB & SR 500?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 830 SR500-805 over I-84 EB & SR 500?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.