US Bridges

INTERSTATE-384 WB over INTERSTATE-84

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.6 Mile West of SR 502 · Structure no. 05686

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
770 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-384 WB over INTERSTATE-84 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying INTERSTATE-384 WB over INTERSTATE-84 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 21,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,095 by 2041. The structure is 770 ft (234.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-384 WB
CrossesINTERSTATE-84
Location0.6 Mile West of SR 502
RouteInterstate 384
Coordinates41.77349, -72.58312
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than 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 length770 ft (234.7 m)
Longest span290 ft (88.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,600 (2021)
Projected traffic32,095 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-384 WB over INTERSTATE-84 built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-384 WB 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-384 WB over INTERSTATE-84 carry?

About 21,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-384 WB over INTERSTATE-84?

The structure is 770 ft (234.7 m) long with a longest span of 290 ft (88.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-384 WB over INTERSTATE-84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.