US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 EB over Route 31

Good

Tolland County, Connecticut · INTERSTATE-84 Exit 67 · Structure no. 04277

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 EB over Route 31 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 EB 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 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 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,778 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-84 EB
CrossesRoute 31
LocationINTERSTATE-84 Exit 67
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.85448, -72.4292
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2021)
Projected traffic49,778 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 EB over Route 31 built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 EB over Route 31 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 EB over Route 31 carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 EB over Route 31?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 EB over Route 31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.