US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 EB over Route 15

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mile East of Route 5 · Structure no. 05844A

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,390 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
52,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 EB over Route 15 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 EB over Route 15 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 5 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 52,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,415 by 2041. The structure is 1,390 ft (423.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-84 EB
CrossesRoute 15
Location0.5 Mile East of Route 5
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.76323, -72.63626
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,390 ft (423.7 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,100 (2021)
Projected traffic77,415 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-84 EB over Route 15 built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 EB over Route 15 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 EB over Route 15 carry?

About 52,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 EB over Route 15?

The structure is 1,390 ft (423.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 EB over Route 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.