US Bridges

I-84 WB Off Ramp over Buckland Street

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · I-84 Westbound Exit 60/62 · Structure no. 05440

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 WB Off Ramp over Buckland Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 WB Off Ramp over Buckland Street in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,779 by 2041. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-84 WB Off Ramp
CrossesBuckland Street
LocationI-84 Westbound Exit 60/62
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.80248, -72.55254
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.9 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2021)
Projected traffic12,779 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 WB Off Ramp over Buckland Street built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-84 WB Off Ramp over Buckland Street 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-84 WB Off Ramp over Buckland Street carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-84 WB Off Ramp over Buckland Street?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 WB Off Ramp over Buckland Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.