US Bridges

I-84 Ramp 190 over Broad Street & AMTRAK RR

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · Exit 48 INTERSTATE-84 EB · Structure no. 03303

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,131 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 Ramp 190 over Broad Street & AMTRAK RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 Ramp 190 over Broad Street & AMTRAK RR in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,236 by 2041. The structure is 1,131 ft (344.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 Ramp 190
CrossesBroad Street & AMTRAK RR
LocationExit 48 INTERSTATE-84 EB
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.76599, -72.68535
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,131 ft (344.7 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2021)
Projected traffic17,236 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 I-84 Ramp 190 over Broad Street & AMTRAK RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-84 Ramp 190 over Broad Street & AMTRAK RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-84 Ramp 190 over Broad Street & AMTRAK RR carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-84 Ramp 190 over Broad Street & AMTRAK RR?

The structure is 1,131 ft (344.7 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 Ramp 190 over Broad Street & AMTRAK RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.