US Bridges

I-84 TR 813 over Route 72 Southbound

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · INTERSTATE-84 EB Exit 33 · Structure no. 03318

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 TR 813 over Route 72 Southbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 TR 813 over Route 72 Southbound 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,281 by 2042. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 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
CrossesRoute 72 Southbound
LocationINTERSTATE-84 EB Exit 33
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.67079, -72.84393
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
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 Route 72 Southbound built?

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

What condition is I-84 TR 813 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 I-84 TR 813 over Route 72 Southbound carry?

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

How long is I-84 TR 813 over Route 72 Southbound?

The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 TR 813 over Route 72 Southbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.