US Bridges

Interstate 84 Ramp over Interstate 84 Eastbound

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · I-84 EB Exit 36 Off Ramp · Structure no. 03321

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 84 Ramp over Interstate 84 Eastbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 84 Ramp over Interstate 84 Eastbound 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 6 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 84 Ramp
CrossesInterstate 84 Eastbound
LocationI-84 EB Exit 36 Off Ramp
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.67564, -72.81939
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2021)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Interstate 84 Ramp over Interstate 84 Eastbound built?

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

What condition is Interstate 84 Ramp over Interstate 84 Eastbound 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 84 Ramp over Interstate 84 Eastbound carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 84 Ramp over Interstate 84 Eastbound?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 84 Ramp over Interstate 84 Eastbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.