Madison Avenue over Interstate 84
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI West of Route 37 · Structure no. 01188
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 251 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,583
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Madison Avenue over Interstate 84 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison Avenue over Interstate 84 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 1,583 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,352 by 2042. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Madison Avenue over Interstate 84 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Madison Avenue over Interstate 84 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Madison Avenue over Interstate 84 carry?
About 1,583 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Madison Avenue over Interstate 84?
The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Madison Avenue over Interstate 84?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.