US Bridges

I-84 Ramp 305 over I-84 Ramp 304 & E

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · INTERSTATE-84 WB Exit 59 · Structure no. 05781

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 Ramp 305 over I-84 Ramp 304 & E is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-84 Ramp 305 over I-84 Ramp 304 & E 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,755 by 2041. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 Ramp 305
CrossesI-84 Ramp 304 & E
LocationINTERSTATE-84 WB Exit 59
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.78563, -72.56781
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span235 ft (71.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2021)
Projected traffic4,755 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 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-84 Ramp 305 over I-84 Ramp 304 & E built?

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

What condition is I-84 Ramp 305 over I-84 Ramp 304 & E 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-84 Ramp 305 over I-84 Ramp 304 & E carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-84 Ramp 305 over I-84 Ramp 304 & E?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 235 ft (71.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 Ramp 305 over I-84 Ramp 304 & E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.