US Bridges

Interstate 84 West over US RTE 6 EB & SR 531 WB

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 2 MI West W. Hartford Tl. · Structure no. 03494

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
333 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 84 West over US RTE 6 EB & SR 531 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 84 West over US RTE 6 EB & SR 531 WB 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 45,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,014 by 2041. The structure is 333 ft (101.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 84 West
CrossesUS RTE 6 EB & SR 531 WB
Location2 MI West W. Hartford Tl.
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.71826, -72.79651
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 inspectionDecember 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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length333 ft (101.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,100 (2021)
Projected traffic67,014 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 West over US RTE 6 EB & SR 531 WB built?

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

What condition is Interstate 84 West over US RTE 6 EB & SR 531 WB 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 84 West over US RTE 6 EB & SR 531 WB carry?

About 45,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 84 West over US RTE 6 EB & SR 531 WB?

The structure is 333 ft (101.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 84 West over US RTE 6 EB & SR 531 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.