US Bridges

INTERSTATE-384 WB over Charter Oak Greenway

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · .2 MI East of Route 83 · Structure no. 03589

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-384 WB over Charter Oak Greenway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-384 WB over Charter Oak Greenway 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 19,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,569 by 2038. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-384 WB
CrossesCharter Oak Greenway
Location.2 MI East of Route 83
RouteInterstate 384
Coordinates41.76181, -72.51343
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,900 (2018)
Projected traffic29,569 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-384 WB over Charter Oak Greenway built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-384 WB over Charter Oak Greenway 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-384 WB over Charter Oak Greenway carry?

About 19,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-384 WB over Charter Oak Greenway?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-384 WB over Charter Oak Greenway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.