US Bridges

Route 74 over Interstate 84

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · 1.5 MI W of Willington Tl · Structure no. 00840

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 74 over Interstate 84 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 74 over Interstate 84 in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 73 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,241 by 2040. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 74
CrossesInterstate 84
Location1.5 MI W of Willington Tl
RouteState Highway 74
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.88599, -72.31248
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2020)
Projected traffic6,241 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Route 74 over Interstate 84 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Route 74 over Interstate 84 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 Route 74 over Interstate 84 carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 74 over Interstate 84?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 74 over Interstate 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.