US Bridges

INTERSTATE-691 WB over I-84 TR 834 Exit 28 Ramp

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · Exit 27 INTERSTATE-84 · Structure no. 05512

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
1,076 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-691 WB over I-84 TR 834 Exit 28 Ramp is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying INTERSTATE-691 WB over I-84 TR 834 Exit 28 Ramp 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,220 by 2041. The structure is 1,076 ft (328 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-691 WB
CrossesI-84 TR 834 Exit 28 Ramp
LocationExit 27 INTERSTATE-84
RouteInterstate 691
Coordinates41.56079, -72.9164
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,076 ft (328 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2021)
Projected traffic24,220 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 INTERSTATE-691 WB over I-84 TR 834 Exit 28 Ramp built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-691 WB over I-84 TR 834 Exit 28 Ramp 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 INTERSTATE-691 WB over I-84 TR 834 Exit 28 Ramp carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-691 WB over I-84 TR 834 Exit 28 Ramp?

The structure is 1,076 ft (328 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-691 WB over I-84 TR 834 Exit 28 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.