US Bridges

Dobson Road over INTERSTATE-84 & Ramp 016

Fair

Tolland County, Connecticut · .56 MI East of Rt 30 & 83 · Structure no. 05233

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
327 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,356
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dobson Road over INTERSTATE-84 & Ramp 016 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Dobson Road over INTERSTATE-84 & Ramp 016 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 5,356 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,958 by 2043. The structure is 327 ft (99.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDobson Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-84 & Ramp 016
Location.56 MI East of Rt 30 & 83
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTolland County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.82595, -72.48869
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.8 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,356 (2023)
Projected traffic7,958 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Dobson Road over INTERSTATE-84 & Ramp 016 built?

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

What condition is Dobson Road over INTERSTATE-84 & Ramp 016 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 Dobson Road over INTERSTATE-84 & Ramp 016 carry?

About 5,356 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dobson Road over INTERSTATE-84 & Ramp 016?

The structure is 327 ft (99.8 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Dobson Road over INTERSTATE-84 & Ramp 016?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.