US Bridges

Long Swamp Road over INTERSTATE-84

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · Between Exits 36 & 37 · Structure no. 03323

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
479
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Swamp Road over INTERSTATE-84 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Long Swamp Road over INTERSTATE-84 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 479 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 712 by 2044. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLong Swamp Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-84
LocationBetween Exits 36 & 37
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.68297, -72.81714
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic479 (2024)
Projected traffic712 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Long Swamp Road over INTERSTATE-84 built?

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

What condition is Long Swamp Road over INTERSTATE-84 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Long Swamp Road over INTERSTATE-84 carry?

About 479 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Long Swamp Road over INTERSTATE-84?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Long Swamp Road over INTERSTATE-84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.