US Bridges

Cd WB Roadway over I-84 Ramp J

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 1.2 MI E of 84-384 Split · Structure no. 05845

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
500 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cd WB Roadway over I-84 Ramp J is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cd WB Roadway over I-84 Ramp J in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 16,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,815 by 2041. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCd WB Roadway
CrossesI-84 Ramp J
Location1.2 MI E of 84-384 Split
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.77727, -72.57408
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,700 (2021)
Projected traffic24,815 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cd WB Roadway over I-84 Ramp J built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cd WB Roadway over I-84 Ramp J 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cd WB Roadway over I-84 Ramp J carry?

About 16,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Cd WB Roadway over I-84 Ramp J?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Cd WB Roadway over I-84 Ramp J?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.