US Bridges

I-384 WB on Ramp over Hop Brook & Bike Path

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · Exit 3 Ramp from SR 534 · Structure no. 03586

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-384 WB on Ramp over Hop Brook & Bike Path is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-384 WB on Ramp over Hop Brook & Bike Path 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,349 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-384 WB on Ramp
CrossesHop Brook & Bike Path
LocationExit 3 Ramp from SR 534
RouteInterstate 384
Coordinates41.76307, -72.51828
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2021)
Projected traffic5,349 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-384 WB on Ramp over Hop Brook & Bike Path built?

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

What condition is I-384 WB on Ramp over Hop Brook & Bike Path in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I-384 WB on Ramp over Hop Brook & Bike Path carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-384 WB on Ramp over Hop Brook & Bike Path?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-384 WB on Ramp over Hop Brook & Bike Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.