INTERSTATE-84 over Route 32 River Road
FairTolland County, Connecticut · Interstate 84 Exit 70 · Structure no. 04296
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 119 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 47,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-84 over Route 32 River Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 over Route 32 River Road in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 85 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 47,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,877 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 158 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-84 over Route 32 River Road built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is INTERSTATE-84 over Route 32 River Road 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 over Route 32 River Road carry?
About 47,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-84 over Route 32 River Road?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-84 over Route 32 River Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.