US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 EB over SR 805 Eagle RD & Hrr

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · .42 MI West of US Route 6 · Structure no. 01195

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
292 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
48,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 EB over SR 805 Eagle RD & Hrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 EB over SR 805 Eagle RD & Hrr in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 48,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,661 by 2041. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-84 EB
CrossesSR 805 Eagle RD & Hrr
Location.42 MI West of US Route 6
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.41714, -73.42061
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,900 (2021)
Projected traffic72,661 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-84 EB over SR 805 Eagle RD & Hrr built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 EB over SR 805 Eagle RD & Hrr 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 EB over SR 805 Eagle RD & Hrr carry?

About 48,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 EB over SR 805 Eagle RD & Hrr?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 EB over SR 805 Eagle RD & Hrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.