US Bridges

I-291 & I-84 TR 83 over I-84 Ramp 301

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · Exit 60 I-84 WB 1 Mile · Structure no. 05689

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-291 & I-84 TR 83 over I-84 Ramp 301 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-291 & I-84 TR 83 over I-84 Ramp 301 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 18,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,084 by 2038. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-291 & I-84 TR 83
CrossesI-84 Ramp 301
LocationExit 60 I-84 WB 1 Mile
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.78372, -72.56944
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,900 (2018)
Projected traffic28,084 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-291 & I-84 TR 83 over I-84 Ramp 301 built?

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

What condition is I-291 & I-84 TR 83 over I-84 Ramp 301 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-291 & I-84 TR 83 over I-84 Ramp 301 carry?

About 18,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-291 & I-84 TR 83 over I-84 Ramp 301?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns I-291 & I-84 TR 83 over I-84 Ramp 301?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.