US Bridges

Interstate 84 EB over Route 25

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Exit 9 Interstate 84 · Structure no. 00897

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 84 EB over Route 25 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 84 EB over Route 25 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 34,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,561 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 84 EB
CrossesRoute 25
LocationExit 9 Interstate 84
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.42454, -73.35566
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,700 (2021)
Projected traffic51,561 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 Interstate 84 EB over Route 25 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Interstate 84 EB over Route 25 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 84 EB over Route 25 carry?

About 34,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 84 EB over Route 25?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 84 EB over Route 25?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.