US Bridges

Kenosia Avenue over I-84 & Housatonic RR

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1 MI W Rt 7 & 84 Split · Structure no. 01180

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
288 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenosia Avenue over I-84 & Housatonic RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kenosia Avenue over I-84 & Housatonic RR in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,008 by 2039. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKenosia Avenue
CrossesI-84 & Housatonic RR
Location1 MI W Rt 7 & 84 Split
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.38739, -73.49711
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2019)
Projected traffic15,008 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Kenosia Avenue over I-84 & Housatonic RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Kenosia Avenue over I-84 & Housatonic RR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Kenosia Avenue over I-84 & Housatonic RR carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kenosia Avenue over I-84 & Housatonic RR?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Kenosia Avenue over I-84 & Housatonic RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.