US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 WB over SR 508

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 1.61 MI West W.Htfd Tl · Structure no. 03497

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

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 WB over SR 508 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 WB over SR 508 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 45,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,757 by 2041. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-84 WB
CrossesSR 508
Location1.61 MI West W.Htfd Tl
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.72232, -72.7927
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,600 (2021)
Projected traffic67,757 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 SR 508 built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 WB over SR 508 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 WB over SR 508 carry?

About 45,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 WB over SR 508?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 WB over SR 508?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.