US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 EB over Hamilton Street

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mile East of Exit 45 · Structure no. 03372A

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 EB over Hamilton Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 EB over Hamilton Street 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 68,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,379 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-84 EB
CrossesHamilton Street
Location0.5 Mile East of Exit 45
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.75335, -72.70104
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.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,900 (2021)
Projected traffic102,379 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Hamilton Street built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 EB over Hamilton Street 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 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 EB over Hamilton Street carry?

About 68,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 EB over Hamilton Street?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 EB over Hamilton Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.