US Bridges

Bamforth Road over INTERSTATE-84

Poor

Tolland County, Connecticut · 0.4 Mile South of RTE 30 · Structure no. 04275

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,360
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bamforth Road over INTERSTATE-84 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bamforth Road over INTERSTATE-84 in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 2,360 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,507 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBamforth Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-84
Location0.4 Mile South of RTE 30
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.84001, -72.45213
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.2 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,360 (2022)
Projected traffic3,507 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bamforth Road over INTERSTATE-84 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bamforth Road 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Bamforth Road over INTERSTATE-84 carry?

About 2,360 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bamforth Road over INTERSTATE-84?

The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Bamforth Road over INTERSTATE-84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.