US Bridges

I-84 Ramp 247 over Hockanum River

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · Exit 63 I-84 Eastbound · Structure no. 05234

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 Ramp 247 over Hockanum River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 Ramp 247 over Hockanum River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,939 by 2038. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-84 Ramp 247
CrossesHockanum River
LocationExit 63 I-84 Eastbound
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.81138, -72.51761
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2018)
Projected traffic16,939 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-84 Ramp 247 over Hockanum River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-84 Ramp 247 over Hockanum River 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does I-84 Ramp 247 over Hockanum River carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-84 Ramp 247 over Hockanum River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 Ramp 247 over Hockanum River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.