US Bridges

I-84 & I-84 Ramp 2 over Mashapaug Pond

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile East of RTE 171 · Structure no. 00851

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 & I-84 Ramp 2 over Mashapaug Pond is a concrete slab carrying I-84 & I-84 Ramp 2 over Mashapaug Pond in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 85 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 23,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,364 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 180 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 & I-84 Ramp 2
CrossesMashapaug Pond
Location0.2 Mile East of RTE 171
RouteInterstate 84
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates42.02611, -72.14112
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width180 ft (55 m)
Roadway width177 ft (53.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,800 (2021)
Projected traffic35,364 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-84 & I-84 Ramp 2 over Mashapaug Pond built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is I-84 & I-84 Ramp 2 over Mashapaug Pond 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-84 & I-84 Ramp 2 over Mashapaug Pond carry?

About 23,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-84 & I-84 Ramp 2 over Mashapaug Pond?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 180 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 & I-84 Ramp 2 over Mashapaug Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.