US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 over Cider Mill Road

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mile West of Exit 68 · Structure no. 00837

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 over Cider Mill Road is a concrete tee beam carrying INTERSTATE-84 over Cider Mill Road in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 71 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 71,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,390 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-84
CrossesCider Mill Road
Location0.5 Mile West of Exit 68
RouteInterstate 84
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.86012, -72.36905
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,600 (2021)
Projected traffic106,390 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 INTERSTATE-84 over Cider Mill Road built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 over Cider Mill Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 over Cider Mill Road carry?

About 71,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 over Cider Mill Road?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 over Cider Mill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.