US Bridges

I-84 AMTRAK Ctfa over No. Branch of Park River

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · Farmington Ave - JCT Box · Structure no. 06155A

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
129,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 AMTRAK Ctfa over No. Branch of Park River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-84 AMTRAK Ctfa over No. Branch of Park River in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 61 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 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 129,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 191,978 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long.

CarriesI-84 AMTRAK Ctfa
CrossesNo. Branch of Park River
LocationFarmington Ave - JCT Box
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.76289, -72.70121
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129,200 (2021)
Projected traffic191,978 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure19
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-84 AMTRAK Ctfa over No. Branch of Park River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is I-84 AMTRAK Ctfa over No. Branch of Park River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-84 AMTRAK Ctfa over No. Branch of Park River carry?

About 129,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-84 AMTRAK Ctfa over No. Branch of Park River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns I-84 AMTRAK Ctfa over No. Branch of Park River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.