US Bridges

I-84 & U.S. 44 over Connecticut Southern RR

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile West of Ct River · Structure no. 06046

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 & U.S. 44 over Connecticut Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-84 & U.S. 44 over Connecticut Southern RR in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 64 years old, older 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 102,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 152,899 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 162 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 & U.S. 44
CrossesConnecticut Southern RR
Location0.1 Mile West of Ct River
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.76931, -72.66786
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width162 ft (49.3 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102,900 (2022)
Projected traffic152,899 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-84 & U.S. 44 over Connecticut Southern RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I-84 & U.S. 44 over Connecticut Southern RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-84 & U.S. 44 over Connecticut Southern RR carry?

About 102,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-84 & U.S. 44 over Connecticut Southern RR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 & U.S. 44 over Connecticut Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.