US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 EB over Rt 72 Rt 372 & Panam RR

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · I-84 Exit 35 · Structure no. 03312

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
853 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
37,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 EB over Rt 72 Rt 372 & Panam RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 EB over Rt 72 Rt 372 & Panam RR in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 37,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,018 by 2041. The structure is 853 ft (259.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-84 EB
CrossesRt 72 Rt 372 & Panam RR
LocationI-84 Exit 35
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.66849, -72.82415
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length853 ft (259.9 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,700 (2021)
Projected traffic56,018 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 EB over Rt 72 Rt 372 & Panam RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 EB over Rt 72 Rt 372 & Panam 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 EB over Rt 72 Rt 372 & Panam RR carry?

About 37,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 EB over Rt 72 Rt 372 & Panam RR?

The structure is 853 ft (259.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 EB over Rt 72 Rt 372 & Panam RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.