US Bridges

I-84 EB Onramp 186 over I-84 WB Exit 48 on Ramp

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · EB on Ramp from Broad ST · Structure no. 04295

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 EB Onramp 186 over I-84 WB Exit 48 on Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 EB Onramp 186 over I-84 WB Exit 48 on Ramp in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,465 by 2038. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 EB Onramp 186
CrossesI-84 WB Exit 48 on Ramp
LocationEB on Ramp from Broad ST
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.76658, -72.68454
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2018)
Projected traffic19,465 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
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 I-84 EB Onramp 186 over I-84 WB Exit 48 on Ramp built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-84 EB Onramp 186 over I-84 WB Exit 48 on Ramp 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I-84 EB Onramp 186 over I-84 WB Exit 48 on Ramp carry?

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-84 EB Onramp 186 over I-84 WB Exit 48 on Ramp?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 EB Onramp 186 over I-84 WB Exit 48 on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.