US Bridges

I-84 TR 813 over I-84 WB & SR 536

Poor

Hartford County, Connecticut · I-84 EB Exit 33 to RT72WB · Structure no. 03317

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
508 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 TR 813 over I-84 WB & SR 536 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 TR 813 over I-84 WB & SR 536 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,281 by 2042. The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 TR 813
CrossesI-84 WB & SR 536
LocationI-84 EB Exit 33 to RT72WB
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.66906, -72.84448
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length508 ft (154.8 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2022)
Projected traffic7,281 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
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 I-84 TR 813 over I-84 WB & SR 536 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-84 TR 813 over I-84 WB & SR 536 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does I-84 TR 813 over I-84 WB & SR 536 carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-84 TR 813 over I-84 WB & SR 536?

The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 TR 813 over I-84 WB & SR 536?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.