US Bridges

Shuttle Meadow RD over INTERSTATE-84

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · I-84 Between Exits 32-33 · Structure no. 03169

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,134
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shuttle Meadow RD over INTERSTATE-84 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shuttle Meadow RD over INTERSTATE-84 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965, 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 3,134 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,657 by 2044. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesShuttle Meadow RD
CrossesINTERSTATE-84
LocationI-84 Between Exits 32-33
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.64992, -72.85737
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,134 (2024)
Projected traffic4,657 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Shuttle Meadow RD over INTERSTATE-84 built?

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

What condition is Shuttle Meadow RD over INTERSTATE-84 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Shuttle Meadow RD over INTERSTATE-84 carry?

About 3,134 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Shuttle Meadow RD over INTERSTATE-84?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Shuttle Meadow RD over INTERSTATE-84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.