US Bridges

I-84 EB & Ramp 061 over Hockanum River

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · .25 Mile West of Exit 64 · Structure no. 05228

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 EB & Ramp 061 over Hockanum River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 EB & Ramp 061 over Hockanum River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 54,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,427 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 150 ft wide.

CarriesI-84 EB & Ramp 061
CrossesHockanum River
Location.25 Mile West of Exit 64
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.82181, -72.50352
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.6 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,800 (2021)
Projected traffic81,427 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-84 EB & Ramp 061 over Hockanum River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-84 EB & Ramp 061 over Hockanum 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-84 EB & Ramp 061 over Hockanum River carry?

About 54,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-84 EB & Ramp 061 over Hockanum River?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 EB & Ramp 061 over Hockanum River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.