US Bridges

I-84 WB & Ramps over Hockanum River

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · .1 Mile E of S.Windsor Tl · Structure no. 05229

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 WB & Ramps over Hockanum River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 WB & Ramps over Hockanum River in Tolland County, Connecticut. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 53,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,198 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 165 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-84 WB & Ramps
CrossesHockanum River
Location.1 Mile E of S.Windsor Tl
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.82216, -72.50384
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width165 ft (50.2 m)
Roadway width152 ft (46.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,300 (2021)
Projected traffic79,198 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-84 WB & Ramps over Hockanum River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-84 WB & Ramps 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 WB & Ramps over Hockanum River carry?

About 53,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-84 WB & Ramps over Hockanum River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 165 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 WB & Ramps over Hockanum River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.