US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 WB over I-84 TR 818

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 1.73 MI West W.Htfd Tl · Structure no. 03496

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 WB over I-84 TR 818 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 WB over I-84 TR 818 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 45,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,757 by 2041. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-84 WB
CrossesI-84 TR 818
Location1.73 MI West W.Htfd Tl
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.72111, -72.79436
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,600 (2021)
Projected traffic67,757 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
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 INTERSTATE-84 WB over I-84 TR 818 built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 WB over I-84 TR 818 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 WB over I-84 TR 818 carry?

About 45,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 WB over I-84 TR 818?

The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 WB over I-84 TR 818?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.