INTERSTATE-84 over Willimantic River
FairTolland County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile East Tolland Tl · Structure no. 04283
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 168 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 58,100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-84 over Willimantic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 over Willimantic River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 72 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 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 58,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,331 by 2038. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-84 over Willimantic River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is INTERSTATE-84 over Willimantic River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 over Willimantic River carry?
About 58,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-84 over Willimantic River?
The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-84 over Willimantic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.