US Bridges

SR 518 -Roberts ST over I-84 and Exit 58 Ramps

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile North of SR 502 · Structure no. 05843

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
515 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 518 -Roberts ST over I-84 and Exit 58 Ramps is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 518 -Roberts ST over I-84 and Exit 58 Ramps 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,762 by 2041. The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 518 -Roberts ST
CrossesI-84 and Exit 58 Ramps
Location0.1 Mile North of SR 502
RouteState Highway 518
Coordinates41.76554, -72.62625
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
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length515 ft (157 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2021)
Projected traffic19,762 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 518 -Roberts ST over I-84 and Exit 58 Ramps built?

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

What condition is SR 518 -Roberts ST over I-84 and Exit 58 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 518 -Roberts ST over I-84 and Exit 58 Ramps carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 518 -Roberts ST over I-84 and Exit 58 Ramps?

The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SR 518 -Roberts ST over I-84 and Exit 58 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.