US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 over Hockanum River

Good

Hartford County, Connecticut · 175 E of Manch/Ehrtfd Tl · Structure no. 05580

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 over Hockanum River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 115,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 172,067 by 2041. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 189 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-84
CrossesHockanum River
Location175 E of Manch/Ehrtfd Tl
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.77454, -72.57757
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width189 ft (57.7 m)
Roadway width178 ft (54.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,800 (2021)
Projected traffic172,067 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-84 over Hockanum River built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 over Hockanum River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 over Hockanum River carry?

About 115,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 over Hockanum River?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 189 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 over Hockanum River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.