US Bridges

Fienemann Road over INTERSTATE-84

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · Adjacent to I-84 Exit 37 · Structure no. 03324

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fienemann Road over INTERSTATE-84 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fienemann Road over INTERSTATE-84 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,453 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFienemann Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-84
LocationAdjacent to I-84 Exit 37
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.70692, -72.80219
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2021)
Projected traffic15,453 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Fienemann Road over INTERSTATE-84 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fienemann 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Fienemann Road over INTERSTATE-84 carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fienemann Road over INTERSTATE-84?

The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Fienemann Road over INTERSTATE-84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.