US Bridges

I-384 TR 801 EB over Hockanum River

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile East of E.H. T.L · Structure no. 05560

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-384 TR 801 EB over Hockanum River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-384 TR 801 EB over Hockanum River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 16,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,815 by 2041. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-384 TR 801 EB
CrossesHockanum River
Location0.1 Mile East of E.H. T.L
RouteInterstate 384
Coordinates41.77408, -72.57725
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,700 (2021)
Projected traffic24,815 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-384 TR 801 EB over Hockanum River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-384 TR 801 EB over Hockanum River 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-384 TR 801 EB over Hockanum River carry?

About 16,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-384 TR 801 EB over Hockanum River?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-384 TR 801 EB over Hockanum River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.