US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 WB over Rt 72 NB RR & Rt 372

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · I-84/RT 72 Interchange 11 · Structure no. 03311

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
663 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
39,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 WB over Rt 72 NB RR & Rt 372 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 WB over Rt 72 NB RR & Rt 372 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1969, 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 39,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,693 by 2041. The structure is 663 ft (202 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-84 WB
CrossesRt 72 NB RR & Rt 372
LocationI-84/RT 72 Interchange 11
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.66906, -72.82594
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length663 ft (202 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,500 (2021)
Projected traffic58,693 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-84 WB over Rt 72 NB RR & Rt 372 built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 WB over Rt 72 NB RR & Rt 372 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 WB over Rt 72 NB RR & Rt 372 carry?

About 39,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 WB over Rt 72 NB RR & Rt 372?

The structure is 663 ft (202 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 WB over Rt 72 NB RR & Rt 372?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.