US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 EB over Buckland Street

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 2.8 MI West of Vernon Tl · Structure no. 05442

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56,350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 EB over Buckland Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 EB over Buckland Street in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 56,350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,730 by 2038. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 92 ft wide.

CarriesINTERSTATE-84 EB
CrossesBuckland Street
Location2.8 MI West of Vernon Tl
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.80169, -72.55193
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,350 (2018)
Projected traffic83,730 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 INTERSTATE-84 EB over Buckland Street built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 EB 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 INTERSTATE-84 EB over Buckland Street carry?

About 56,350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 EB over Buckland Street?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 EB over Buckland Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.