I-84 WB & Ramp 17 over US Routes 6 and 202
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · At the I-84 Route 7 Split · Structure no. 00457
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-84 WB & Ramp 17 over US Routes 6 and 202 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 WB & Ramp 17 over US Routes 6 and 202 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 63 years old, older 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 50,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,444 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-84 WB & Ramp 17 over US Routes 6 and 202 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is I-84 WB & Ramp 17 over US Routes 6 and 202 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does I-84 WB & Ramp 17 over US Routes 6 and 202 carry?
About 50,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-84 WB & Ramp 17 over US Routes 6 and 202?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns I-84 WB & Ramp 17 over US Routes 6 and 202?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.