US Bridges

SR 500 TR 803 over I-84 SR 500 TR 801 & 8

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile S of Governor ST · Structure no. 02380

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
461 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 500 TR 803 over I-84 SR 500 TR 801 & 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 500 TR 803 over I-84 SR 500 TR 801 & 8 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,377 by 2041. The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 500 TR 803
CrossesI-84 SR 500 TR 801 & 8
Location0.2 Mile S of Governor ST
RouteState Highway 500
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.76606, -72.65131
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length461 ft (140.5 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic2,377 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (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 500 TR 803 over I-84 SR 500 TR 801 & 8 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 500 TR 803 over I-84 SR 500 TR 801 & 8 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 803 over I-84 SR 500 TR 801 & 8 carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 500 TR 803 over I-84 SR 500 TR 801 & 8?

The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 500 TR 803 over I-84 SR 500 TR 801 & 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.