US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 over New England Central RR

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · 0.74 MI from Tolland Tl · Structure no. 04284

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 over New England Central RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying INTERSTATE-84 over New England Central RR in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,331 by 2038. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 174 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-84
CrossesNew England Central RR
Location0.74 MI from Tolland Tl
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.895, -72.29167
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width174 ft (53.1 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,100 (2018)
Projected traffic86,331 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 over New England Central RR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 over New England Central RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 over New England Central RR carry?

About 58,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 over New England Central RR?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 174 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 over New England Central RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.