US Bridges

SR 531 (south Rd) over I-84 & SR 508

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · East of I-84 Exit 39 · Structure no. 03498

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
355 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 531 (south Rd) over I-84 & SR 508 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 531 (south Rd) over I-84 & 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 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,710 by 2041. The structure is 355 ft (108.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 531 (south Rd)
CrossesI-84 & SR 508
LocationEast of I-84 Exit 39
RouteState Highway 531
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.72321, -72.78966
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length355 ft (108.1 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2021)
Projected traffic14,710 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 531 (south Rd) over I-84 & SR 508 built?

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

What condition is SR 531 (south Rd) over I-84 & 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 531 (south Rd) over I-84 & SR 508 carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 531 (south Rd) over I-84 & SR 508?

The structure is 355 ft (108.1 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 531 (south Rd) over I-84 & SR 508?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.