I-84 Ramp 248 over Hockanum River
FairHartford County, Connecticut · Exit 63 on Ramp to I84 EB · Structure no. 05235
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-84 Ramp 248 over Hockanum River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 Ramp 248 over Hockanum River 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 6 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,767 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 I-84 Ramp 248 over Hockanum River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-84 Ramp 248 over Hockanum River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I-84 Ramp 248 over Hockanum River carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is I-84 Ramp 248 over Hockanum River?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns I-84 Ramp 248 over Hockanum River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.