Interstate 84 WB over US Route 7 Northbound
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · JCT US 7NB and I-84 WB · Structure no. 00547
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 96 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 39,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 84 WB over US Route 7 Northbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 84 WB over US Route 7 Northbound in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 65 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 39,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,099 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 84 WB over US Route 7 Northbound built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Interstate 84 WB over US Route 7 Northbound 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 84 WB over US Route 7 Northbound carry?
About 39,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 84 WB over US Route 7 Northbound?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 84 WB over US Route 7 Northbound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.