US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 WB over SR 536 (woodford Avenue)

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 1.13 MI W New Britain Tl · Structure no. 03307

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 WB over SR 536 (woodford Avenue) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 WB over SR 536 (woodford Avenue) in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 56 years old, younger 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 36,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,938 by 2041. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-84 WB
CrossesSR 536 (woodford Avenue)
Location1.13 MI W New Britain Tl
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.66868, -72.84515
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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,300 (2021)
Projected traffic53,938 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 WB over SR 536 (woodford Avenue) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 WB over SR 536 (woodford Avenue) 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 INTERSTATE-84 WB over SR 536 (woodford Avenue) carry?

About 36,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 WB over SR 536 (woodford Avenue)?

The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 WB over SR 536 (woodford Avenue)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.