US Bridges

Route 30 over I-84 & I-84 Ramp 247

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.26 MI South of Route 83 · Structure no. 05226

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
438 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 30 over I-84 & I-84 Ramp 247 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Route 30 over I-84 & I-84 Ramp 247 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 22,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,987 by 2041. The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 30
CrossesI-84 & I-84 Ramp 247
Location0.26 MI South of Route 83
RouteState Highway 30
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.81155, -72.52103
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating106.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length438 ft (133.5 m)
Longest span215 ft (65.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,200 (2021)
Projected traffic32,987 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 30 over I-84 & I-84 Ramp 247 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 30 over I-84 & I-84 Ramp 247 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Route 30 over I-84 & I-84 Ramp 247 carry?

About 22,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 30 over I-84 & I-84 Ramp 247?

The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Route 30 over I-84 & I-84 Ramp 247?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.