US Bridges

I-84 Ramp 299 over I-84 Ramp 191 & 06871T

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · I-84 EB Exit 48A Off Ramp · Structure no. 05762

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
602 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 Ramp 299 over I-84 Ramp 191 & 06871T is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 Ramp 299 over I-84 Ramp 191 & 06871T 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,430 by 2041. The structure is 602 ft (183.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 Ramp 299
CrossesI-84 Ramp 191 & 06871T
LocationI-84 EB Exit 48A Off Ramp
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.76624, -72.68419
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length602 ft (183.6 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2021)
Projected traffic7,430 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-84 Ramp 299 over I-84 Ramp 191 & 06871T built?

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

What condition is I-84 Ramp 299 over I-84 Ramp 191 & 06871T 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-84 Ramp 299 over I-84 Ramp 191 & 06871T carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-84 Ramp 299 over I-84 Ramp 191 & 06871T?

The structure is 602 ft (183.6 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 Ramp 299 over I-84 Ramp 191 & 06871T?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.