Interstate 84 over Starr Avenue
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI West Route 39 · Structure no. 01186
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 108,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 84 over Starr Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 84 over Starr Avenue in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 108,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 160,477 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Starr Avenue built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Interstate 84 over Starr Avenue 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 84 over Starr Avenue carry?
About 108,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 84 over Starr Avenue?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 84 over Starr Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.