US Bridges

I84 TR836 &bikeway over Hockanum River & Bikeway

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · .45M N of Exit 59 I-84 WB · Structure no. 05581

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I84 TR836 &bikeway over Hockanum River & Bikeway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I84 TR836 &bikeway over Hockanum River & Bikeway 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 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 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI84 TR836 &bikeway
CrossesHockanum River & Bikeway
Location.45M N of Exit 59 I-84 WB
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.77528, -72.57811
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 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 and pedestrian
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 I84 TR836 &bikeway over Hockanum River & Bikeway built?

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

What condition is I84 TR836 &bikeway over Hockanum River & Bikeway 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I84 TR836 &bikeway over Hockanum River & Bikeway carry?

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

How long is I84 TR836 &bikeway over Hockanum River & Bikeway?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I84 TR836 &bikeway over Hockanum River & Bikeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.