US Bridges

Potter School Road over Interstate 84

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · .76 MI W of Ashford Tl. · Structure no. 00847

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,185
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potter School Road over Interstate 84 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Potter School Road over Interstate 84 in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 65 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 1,185 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,761 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPotter School Road
CrossesInterstate 84
Location.76 MI W of Ashford Tl.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.93851, -72.22928
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,185 (2024)
Projected traffic1,761 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Potter School Road over Interstate 84 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Potter School Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Potter School Road over Interstate 84 carry?

About 1,185 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Potter School Road over Interstate 84?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Potter School Road over Interstate 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.