INTERSTATE-384 EB over Birch Mountain Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · At Exit 4 · Structure no. 03592
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 267 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-384 EB over Birch Mountain Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-384 EB over Birch Mountain Brook 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 18,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,341 by 2041. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-384 EB over Birch Mountain Brook built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-384 EB over Birch Mountain 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-384 EB over Birch Mountain Brook carry?
About 18,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-384 EB over Birch Mountain Brook?
The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-384 EB over Birch Mountain Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.