US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 EB over Park Street

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .53 MI E of Olive ST Op · Structure no. 03400A

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 EB over Park Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 EB over Park Street 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 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 68,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,379 by 2041. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-84 EB
CrossesPark Street
Location.53 MI E of Olive ST Op
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.75838, -72.70055
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,900 (2021)
Projected traffic102,379 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Park Street built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 EB over Park 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 August 2023.

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

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

How long is INTERSTATE-84 EB over Park Street?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 EB over Park Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.