US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 over Hockanum River

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI East of Exit 56 · Structure no. 02381

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 over Hockanum River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying INTERSTATE-84 over Hockanum River 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 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 100,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 148,739 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-84
CrossesHockanum River
Location0.2 MI East of Exit 56
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.76381, -72.64319
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,100 (2021)
Projected traffic148,739 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-84 over Hockanum River built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 over Hockanum River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 over Hockanum River carry?

About 100,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 over Hockanum River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 over Hockanum River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.