INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 72 Southbound
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 1/4MI West Exit 33 I-84WB · Structure no. 03309
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 167 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 72 Southbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 72 Southbound in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 57 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 36,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,938 by 2041. The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 72 Southbound built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 72 Southbound 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 2023.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 72 Southbound carry?
About 36,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 72 Southbound?
The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 72 Southbound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.