US Bridges

INTERSTATE-384 Hov over INTERSTATE-84 Eastbound

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mile East of JCT I-84 · Structure no. 05685

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
577 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-384 Hov over INTERSTATE-84 Eastbound is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying INTERSTATE-384 Hov over INTERSTATE-84 Eastbound 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,932 by 2041. The structure is 577 ft (175.9 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesINTERSTATE-384 Hov
CrossesINTERSTATE-84 Eastbound
Location0.5 Mile East of JCT I-84
RouteInterstate 384
Coordinates41.77303, -72.58333
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length577 ft (175.9 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2021)
Projected traffic1,932 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-384 Hov over INTERSTATE-84 Eastbound built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-384 Hov over INTERSTATE-84 Eastbound 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-384 Hov over INTERSTATE-84 Eastbound carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-384 Hov over INTERSTATE-84 Eastbound?

The structure is 577 ft (175.9 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-384 Hov over INTERSTATE-84 Eastbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.