US Bridges

I-84 Ramp #253 over INTERSTATE-84

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · .63 MI E of Manchester Tl · Structure no. 05232

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
411 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,203
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 Ramp #253 over INTERSTATE-84 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-84 Ramp #253 over INTERSTATE-84 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 13,203 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,618 by 2043. The structure is 411 ft (125.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 Ramp #253
CrossesINTERSTATE-84
Location.63 MI E of Manchester Tl
RouteInterstate 84
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.82468, -72.4939
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.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length411 ft (125.3 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck23 ft (6.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,203 (2023)
Projected traffic19,618 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 I-84 Ramp #253 over INTERSTATE-84 built?

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

What condition is I-84 Ramp #253 over INTERSTATE-84 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 I-84 Ramp #253 over INTERSTATE-84 carry?

About 13,203 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-84 Ramp #253 over INTERSTATE-84?

The structure is 411 ft (125.3 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 Ramp #253 over INTERSTATE-84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.