US Bridges

SR 500 TR 805 over I-84 WB & I-84-829

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .25 Mile S of Governor ST · Structure no. 02379

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 500 TR 805 over I-84 WB & I-84-829 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 500 TR 805 over I-84 WB & I-84-829 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,646 by 2038. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 500 TR 805
CrossesI-84 WB & I-84-829
Location.25 Mile S of Governor ST
RouteState Highway 500
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.76673, -72.65337
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating90.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2018)
Projected traffic5,646 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 805 over I-84 WB & I-84-829 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 500 TR 805 over I-84 WB & I-84-829 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 500 TR 805 over I-84 WB & I-84-829 carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 500 TR 805 over I-84 WB & I-84-829?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 500 TR 805 over I-84 WB & I-84-829?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.