Interstate 84 over Beaver Brook
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mile West of Route 7 · Structure no. 00546
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 84 over Beaver Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 84 over Beaver Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962, 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 120,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 178,308 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 84 over Beaver Brook built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 84 over Beaver Brook 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 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 84 over Beaver Brook carry?
About 120,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 84 over Beaver Brook?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Interstate 84 over Beaver Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.