Interstate 84 over Tamarack Avenue
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · .3MI East of Rt 37 · Structure no. 01190
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 84 over Tamarack Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 84 over Tamarack Avenue in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 65 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 6 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 120,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 178,308 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Tamarack Avenue built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Interstate 84 over Tamarack 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 84 over Tamarack Avenue carry?
About 120,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 84 over Tamarack Avenue?
The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 84 over Tamarack Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.