US Bridges

I-84 Ramps & Local over Park River Conduit

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · So Branch - Armory Pump · Structure no. 06155B

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 Ramps & Local over Park River Conduit is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-84 Ramps & Local over Park River Conduit 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 33,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,372 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long.

CarriesI-84 Ramps & Local
CrossesPark River Conduit
LocationSo Branch - Armory Pump
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.76344, -72.69361
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,900 (2023)
Projected traffic50,372 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Ramps & Local over Park River Conduit built?

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

What condition is I-84 Ramps & Local over Park River Conduit 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 Ramps & Local over Park River Conduit carry?

About 33,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-84 Ramps & Local over Park River Conduit?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns I-84 Ramps & Local over Park River Conduit?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.