Route 85 over INTERSTATE-384
FairTolland County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI South of Route 44 · Structure no. 03598
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 258 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 85 over INTERSTATE-384 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 85 over INTERSTATE-384 in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,618 by 2043. The structure is 258 ft (78.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 85 over INTERSTATE-384 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 85 over INTERSTATE-384 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 Route 85 over INTERSTATE-384 carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Route 85 over INTERSTATE-384?
The structure is 258 ft (78.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Route 85 over INTERSTATE-384?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.