US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 EB over Olive Street (abandoned)

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · At Exit 45 · Structure no. 03371

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 EB over Olive Street (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 EB over Olive Street (abandoned) 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 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 118 ft (36 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-84 EB
CrossesOlive Street (abandoned)
LocationAt Exit 45
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.75092, -72.70314
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,800 (2021)
Projected traffic87,371 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 EB over Olive Street (abandoned) built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 EB over Olive Street (abandoned) 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 EB over Olive Street (abandoned) carry?

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

How long is INTERSTATE-84 EB over Olive Street (abandoned)?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 EB over Olive Street (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.