US Bridges

Interstate 84 EB over Beaver Brook

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · .18 MI E of US7 N.B. · Structure no. 01193

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 84 EB over Beaver Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Interstate 84 EB over Beaver Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962, 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 41,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,219 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 84 EB
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location.18 MI E of US7 N.B.
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.41777, -73.42467
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,200 (2018)
Projected traffic61,219 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 84 EB over Beaver Brook built?

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

What condition is Interstate 84 EB over Beaver Brook 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 84 EB over Beaver Brook carry?

About 41,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 84 EB over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Interstate 84 EB over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.