US Bridges

INTERSTATE-384 over Globe Hollow Brook

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .24 MI West of Route 83 · Structure no. 03581

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-384 over Globe Hollow Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying INTERSTATE-384 over Globe Hollow Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 44,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,568 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 280 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-384
CrossesGlobe Hollow Brook
Location.24 MI West of Route 83
RouteInterstate 384
Coordinates41.7627, -72.52524
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width280 ft (85.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,800 (2021)
Projected traffic66,568 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-384 over Globe Hollow Brook built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-384 over Globe Hollow Brook 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-384 over Globe Hollow Brook carry?

About 44,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-384 over Globe Hollow Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 280 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-384 over Globe Hollow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.