US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 EB over Broad ST I-84 Ramp 191

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 1.17 MI S of JCT US 44 WB · Structure no. 03301

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
974 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
69,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 EB over Broad ST I-84 Ramp 191 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 EB over Broad ST I-84 Ramp 191 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 69,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,676 by 2041. The structure is 974 ft (296.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-84 EB
CrossesBroad ST I-84 Ramp 191
Location1.17 MI S of JCT US 44 WB
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.76646, -72.68573
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length974 ft (296.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,100 (2021)
Projected traffic102,676 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Broad ST I-84 Ramp 191 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 EB over Broad ST I-84 Ramp 191 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 EB over Broad ST I-84 Ramp 191 carry?

About 69,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 EB over Broad ST I-84 Ramp 191?

The structure is 974 ft (296.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 EB over Broad ST I-84 Ramp 191?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.