Gardner Street over INTERSTATE-384 + Hop Brk
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 1 MI East Junc Rt 83 · Structure no. 03590
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 409 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gardner Street over INTERSTATE-384 + Hop Brk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gardner Street over INTERSTATE-384 + Hop Brk in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 698 by 2041. The structure is 409 ft (124.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gardner Street over INTERSTATE-384 + Hop Brk built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gardner Street over INTERSTATE-384 + Hop Brk 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Gardner Street over INTERSTATE-384 + Hop Brk carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Gardner Street over INTERSTATE-384 + Hop Brk?
The structure is 409 ft (124.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Gardner Street over INTERSTATE-384 + Hop Brk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.