US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 EB over Amtrak;local Rds;parking

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · Eastbound · Structure no. 03160A

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 EB over Amtrak;local Rds;parking is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 EB over Amtrak;local Rds;parking in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 60 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 80,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,912 by 2041. The structure is 3,252 ft (991.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-84 EB
CrossesAmtrak;local Rds;parking
LocationEastbound
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.76435, -72.69299
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+41 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,252 ft (991.2 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,700 (2021)
Projected traffic119,912 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 INTERSTATE-84 EB over Amtrak;local Rds;parking built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 EB over Amtrak;local Rds;parking 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 EB over Amtrak;local Rds;parking carry?

About 80,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 EB over Amtrak;local Rds;parking?

The structure is 3,252 ft (991.2 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 EB over Amtrak;local Rds;parking?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.