I-84 RAMP 197
Carrying I-84 RAMP 197 over RAMP 202 MEADOW STREET
EXIT 21 I-84 EB RAMP, Unknown County, Connecticut
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
I-84 RAMP 197 in Unknown County, Connecticut sits above 84% of rated Connecticut bridges on inventory load rating (57 t), while its 1967 build year is earlier than 39% of Unknown County's recorded-year cohort (893 bridges).
I-84 RAMP 197 in Unknown County, Connecticut is rated Poor in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1967, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 4. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Poor result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure CT:03191F
INTERSTATE-ERA · STEEL · LONG-SPAN-RUN · DECK-LED · ARTERIAL-ADT · HEAVY-LOAD · CAT-POOR
- INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
- STEEL Steel
- LONG-SPAN-RUN 11 spans
- DECK-LED Deck-led
- ARTERIAL-ADT Arterial ADT
- HEAVY-LOAD Heavy load
- CAT-POOR Poor
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: I-84 RAMP 197
The I-84 RAMP 197 bridge in Unknown County, Connecticut carries I-84 RAMP 197 over RAMP 202 MEADOW STREET. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 11 sections, stretching 204.8 meters (672 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,800 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.
How I-84 RAMP 197 compares
Age against the county: built in 1967, earlier than 348 of Unknown County's 893 bridges with a recorded construction year (39%), against a county median build year of 1965. This is one of the newer structures in its county.
Live comparison across Connecticut bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (4,365 rated).
I-84 RAMP 197 vs every rated Connecticut bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
57 Top 16% higher than 84% of 4,365 bridges
rated Connecticut bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Unknown County inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 893 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1967
- Last Reconstructed
- 1990
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 11
- Structure Length
- 204.8 m (672 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.4 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 03191F
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
I-84 RAMP 197 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare I-84 RAMP 197 against other structures in Unknown County and across Connecticut. Connecticut bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I-84 RAMP 197?
I-84 RAMP 197 in Unknown County, Connecticut has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I-84 RAMP 197 inspected?
I-84 RAMP 197's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-84 RAMP 197 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I-84 RAMP 197?
I-84 RAMP 197 has an NBI inventory load rating of 57.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I-84 RAMP 197?
I-84 RAMP 197 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I-84 RAMP 197 and does age affect safety?
I-84 RAMP 197 was built in 1967, making it 59 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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