US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 East over New Park Av AMTRAK SR504

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · New Park Av AMTRAK SR504 · Structure no. 03367

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,852 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
58,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 East over New Park Av AMTRAK SR504 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 East over New Park Av AMTRAK SR504 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 58,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,371 by 2041. The structure is 1,852 ft (564.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-84 East
CrossesNew Park Av AMTRAK SR504
LocationNew Park Av AMTRAK SR504
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.74948, -72.7088
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,852 ft (564.6 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,800 (2021)
Projected traffic87,371 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 INTERSTATE-84 East over New Park Av AMTRAK SR504 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 East over New Park Av AMTRAK SR504 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 East over New Park Av AMTRAK SR504 carry?

About 58,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 East over New Park Av AMTRAK SR504?

The structure is 1,852 ft (564.6 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 East over New Park Av AMTRAK SR504?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.