Interstate 84 over Route 39
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI S of Route 37 · Structure no. 00961
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 91,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 84 over Route 39 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 84 over Route 39 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 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 91,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 136,554 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 140 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 84 over Route 39 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 84 over Route 39 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 84 over Route 39 carry?
About 91,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 84 over Route 39?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 84 over Route 39?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.