US Bridges

SR 816 over I-84 & I-84 Ramp 026

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · I-84 Exit 10 · Structure no. 00505

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 816 over I-84 & I-84 Ramp 026 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 816 over I-84 & I-84 Ramp 026 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,208 by 2042. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 816
CrossesI-84 & I-84 Ramp 026
LocationI-84 Exit 10
RouteState Highway 816
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.41771, -73.29051
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2022)
Projected traffic20,208 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 816 over I-84 & I-84 Ramp 026 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 816 over I-84 & I-84 Ramp 026 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 816 over I-84 & I-84 Ramp 026 carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 816 over I-84 & I-84 Ramp 026?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 816 over I-84 & I-84 Ramp 026?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.