US Bridges

Simmons Road over INTERSTATE-84

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.3 Mile North of SR 502 · Structure no. 05555

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simmons Road over INTERSTATE-84 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Simmons Road over INTERSTATE-84 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,052 by 2041. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSimmons Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-84
Location0.3 Mile North of SR 502
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.7676, -72.61854
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2021)
Projected traffic5,052 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Simmons Road over INTERSTATE-84 built?

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

What condition is Simmons Road over INTERSTATE-84 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 Simmons Road over INTERSTATE-84 carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Simmons Road over INTERSTATE-84?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Simmons Road over INTERSTATE-84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.