US Bridges

I-84 EB Hov Lane over RTE15&SILVER LA Off Ramp

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · JCT of Silver Lane · Structure no. 05844B

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,663 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 EB Hov Lane over RTE15&SILVER LA Off Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 EB Hov Lane over RTE15&SILVER LA Off Ramp in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,458 by 2041. The structure is 1,663 ft (506.9 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-84 EB Hov Lane
CrossesRTE15&SILVER LA Off Ramp
LocationJCT of Silver Lane
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.76279, -72.63421
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,663 ft (506.9 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2021)
Projected traffic4,458 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 EB Hov Lane over RTE15&SILVER LA Off Ramp built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-84 EB Hov Lane over RTE15&SILVER LA Off Ramp 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 I-84 EB Hov Lane over RTE15&SILVER LA Off Ramp carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is I-84 EB Hov Lane over RTE15&SILVER LA Off Ramp?

The structure is 1,663 ft (506.9 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 EB Hov Lane over RTE15&SILVER LA Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.