US Bridges

North Mountain Rd. over I-84 Westbound & Ramps

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · At Exit 35 Westbound · Structure no. 03315

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
675
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Mountain Rd. over I-84 Westbound & Ramps is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Mountain Rd. over I-84 Westbound & Ramps in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1968, 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,003 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Mountain Rd.
CrossesI-84 Westbound & Ramps
LocationAt Exit 35 Westbound
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.67168, -72.82212
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2023)
Projected traffic1,003 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 North Mountain Rd. over I-84 Westbound & Ramps built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Mountain Rd. over I-84 Westbound & Ramps 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 North Mountain Rd. over I-84 Westbound & Ramps carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Mountain Rd. over I-84 Westbound & Ramps?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns North Mountain Rd. over I-84 Westbound & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.