US Bridges

Interstate 84 over Rockwell Road

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · .2 MI West of US 7 Exit 7 · Structure no. 01192

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 84 over Rockwell Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 84 over Rockwell Road in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 84
CrossesRockwell Road
Location.2 MI West of US 7 Exit 7
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.41654, -73.43104
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.2 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120,000 (2021)
Projected traffic178,308 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Rockwell Road built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Interstate 84 over Rockwell 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 84 over Rockwell Road carry?

About 120,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 84 over Rockwell Road?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 84 over Rockwell Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.