US Bridges

I-84 EB & US Route over US Routes 6 and 202

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · I-84 WB Exit 4 · Structure no. 00458

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 EB & US Route over US Routes 6 and 202 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 EB & US Route 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 5 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 49,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,146 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-84 EB & US Route
CrossesUS Routes 6 and 202
LocationI-84 WB Exit 4
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.38833, -73.47585
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,900 (2021)
Projected traffic74,146 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 EB & US Route 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 EB & US Route 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 EB & US Route over US Routes 6 and 202 carry?

About 49,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-84 EB & US Route over US Routes 6 and 202?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 EB & US Route over US Routes 6 and 202?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.