US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 WB over Woodruff Road

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI W of W.Hartford Tl · Structure no. 03486

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 WB over Woodruff Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 WB over Woodruff Road 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 49,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,809 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-84 WB
CrossesWoodruff Road
Location0.2 MI W of W.Hartford Tl
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.72718, -72.76524
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,000 (2021)
Projected traffic72,809 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 WB over Woodruff Road built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 WB over Woodruff Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 WB over Woodruff Road carry?

About 49,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 WB over Woodruff Road?

The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 WB over Woodruff Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.