US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 WB over Rails to Trails Pathway

Good

Tolland County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mile West of Exit 66 · Structure no. 04269

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 WB over Rails to Trails Pathway is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying INTERSTATE-84 WB over Rails to Trails Pathway in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,797 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-84 WB
CrossesRails to Trails Pathway
Location0.5 Mile West of Exit 66
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.82963, -72.4749
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,300 (2021)
Projected traffic68,797 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-84 WB over Rails to Trails Pathway built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 WB over Rails to Trails Pathway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 WB over Rails to Trails Pathway carry?

About 46,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 WB over Rails to Trails Pathway?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 WB over Rails to Trails Pathway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.