US Bridges

I-84 TR 824 over Capitol Avenue & AMTRAK

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .10 M So of JCT US6&US202 · Structure no. 03399C

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,187 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 TR 824 over Capitol Avenue & AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 TR 824 over Capitol Avenue & AMTRAK 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,092 by 2041. The structure is 1,187 ft (361.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 TR 824
CrossesCapitol Avenue & AMTRAK
Location.10 M So of JCT US6&US202
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.76037, -72.70052
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,187 ft (361.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2021)
Projected traffic6,092 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 I-84 TR 824 over Capitol Avenue & AMTRAK built?

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

What condition is I-84 TR 824 over Capitol Avenue & AMTRAK 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-84 TR 824 over Capitol Avenue & AMTRAK carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-84 TR 824 over Capitol Avenue & AMTRAK?

The structure is 1,187 ft (361.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 TR 824 over Capitol Avenue & AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.