US Bridges

I-84 TR 820 over Woodruff Road

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · WB Exit 39A to RTE 9 SB · Structure no. 03490

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 TR 820 over Woodruff Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 TR 820 over Woodruff Road in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,734 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 TR 820
CrossesWoodruff Road
LocationWB Exit 39A to RTE 9 SB
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.72739, -72.76527
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,300 (2021)
Projected traffic22,734 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 820 over Woodruff Road built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-84 TR 820 over Woodruff Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I-84 TR 820 over Woodruff Road carry?

About 15,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-84 TR 820 over Woodruff Road?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 TR 820 over Woodruff Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.