US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 31

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · At Exit 67 · Structure no. 04276

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 31 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 31 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,035 by 2041. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesINTERSTATE-84 WB
CrossesRoute 31
LocationAt Exit 67
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.85475, -72.4294
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2021)
Projected traffic49,035 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Route 31 built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 31 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 INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 31 carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 31?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.