US Bridges

Tolland Turnpike over INTERSTATE-84 & Ramps

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 1.2 MI E of Jnct RT44&I84 · Structure no. 05688

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
771 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,285
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tolland Turnpike over INTERSTATE-84 & Ramps is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tolland Turnpike over INTERSTATE-84 & Ramps in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 20,285 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,141 by 2043. The structure is 771 ft (235.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTolland Turnpike
CrossesINTERSTATE-84 & Ramps
Location1.2 MI E of Jnct RT44&I84
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.796, -72.55882
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length771 ft (235.1 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,285 (2023)
Projected traffic30,141 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Tolland Turnpike over INTERSTATE-84 & Ramps built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tolland Turnpike over INTERSTATE-84 & Ramps 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 2023.

How much traffic does Tolland Turnpike over INTERSTATE-84 & Ramps carry?

About 20,285 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tolland Turnpike over INTERSTATE-84 & Ramps?

The structure is 771 ft (235.1 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Tolland Turnpike over INTERSTATE-84 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.