US Bridges

I-84 TR 838 over INTERSTATE-84 TR 836

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Hartford County, Connecticut · I-84 WB TR to I-291 WB · Structure no. 06281

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
496 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 TR 838 over INTERSTATE-84 TR 836 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-84 TR 838 over INTERSTATE-84 TR 836 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,751 by 2039. The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 TR 838
CrossesINTERSTATE-84 TR 836
LocationI-84 WB TR to I-291 WB
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.79111, -72.56417
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length496 ft (151.2 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2019)
Projected traffic15,751 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
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 I-84 TR 838 over INTERSTATE-84 TR 836 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-84 TR 838 over INTERSTATE-84 TR 836 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does I-84 TR 838 over INTERSTATE-84 TR 836 carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-84 TR 838 over INTERSTATE-84 TR 836?

The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 TR 838 over INTERSTATE-84 TR 836?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.