US Bridges

Route 89 over Interstate 84

Poor

Tolland County, Connecticut · 0.57 MI South of RTE 190 · Structure no. 00848

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 89 over Interstate 84 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 89 over Interstate 84 in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 930 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,382 by 2043. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 89
CrossesInterstate 84
Location0.57 MI South of RTE 190
RouteState Highway 89
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.95916, -72.19546
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2023)
Projected traffic1,382 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 89 over Interstate 84 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 89 over Interstate 84 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Route 89 over Interstate 84 carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 89 over Interstate 84?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 89 over Interstate 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.