US Bridges

I-84 EB Hov & WB R over I-84 EB RTE 15 Ramp a

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · Silver La. on & Off Ramps · Structure no. 05844D

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
803 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 EB Hov & WB R over I-84 EB RTE 15 Ramp a is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 EB Hov & WB R over I-84 EB RTE 15 Ramp a 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 3,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,498 by 2041. The structure is 803 ft (244.8 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesI-84 EB Hov & WB R
CrossesI-84 EB RTE 15 Ramp a
LocationSilver La. on & Off Ramps
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.76389, -72.63009
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length803 ft (244.8 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2021)
Projected traffic5,498 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 & WB R over I-84 EB RTE 15 Ramp a built?

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

What condition is I-84 EB Hov & WB R over I-84 EB RTE 15 Ramp a 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-84 EB Hov & WB R over I-84 EB RTE 15 Ramp a carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is I-84 EB Hov & WB R over I-84 EB RTE 15 Ramp a?

The structure is 803 ft (244.8 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 EB Hov & WB R over I-84 EB RTE 15 Ramp a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.