US Bridges

I-84 TR 834 over I-84 I-84 Ramps 295-296

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · I-84 WB to I-691 EB · Structure no. 05494

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
351 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 TR 834 over I-84 I-84 Ramps 295-296 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-84 TR 834 over I-84 I-84 Ramps 295-296 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,265 by 2041. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 TR 834
CrossesI-84 I-84 Ramps 295-296
LocationI-84 WB to I-691 EB
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.56067, -72.91636
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2021)
Projected traffic14,265 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-84 TR 834 over I-84 I-84 Ramps 295-296 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-84 TR 834 over I-84 I-84 Ramps 295-296 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-84 TR 834 over I-84 I-84 Ramps 295-296 carry?

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

How long is I-84 TR 834 over I-84 I-84 Ramps 295-296?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 TR 834 over I-84 I-84 Ramps 295-296?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.