US Bridges

Interstate 84 EB over Bioski Road

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.6 MI W of Route 63 · Structure no. 01167

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 84 EB over Bioski Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 84 EB over Bioski Road in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 35,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,195 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 84 EB
CrossesBioski Road
Location1.6 MI W of Route 63
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.51837, -73.10356
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,800 (2021)
Projected traffic53,195 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 Bioski Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 84 EB over Bioski Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 84 EB over Bioski Road carry?

About 35,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 84 EB over Bioski Road?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 84 EB over Bioski Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.