US Bridges

High Street over Interstate 84 & Ramps

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · So End of Br Chapel ST So · Structure no. 05920

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Street over Interstate 84 & Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High Street over Interstate 84 & Ramps 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,309 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesHigh Street
CrossesInterstate 84 & Ramps
LocationSo End of Br Chapel ST So
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.7711, -72.67891
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2021)
Projected traffic4,309 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 High Street over Interstate 84 & Ramps built?

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

What condition is High Street over Interstate 84 & 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does High Street over Interstate 84 & Ramps carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is High Street over Interstate 84 & Ramps?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns High Street over Interstate 84 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.