US Bridges

SR 911 (newtown Ro over Interstate 84

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Exit 8 Route 84 & US 6 · Structure no. 01199

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 911 (newtown Ro over Interstate 84 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 911 (newtown Ro over Interstate 84 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,722 by 2033. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 911 (newtown Ro
CrossesInterstate 84
LocationExit 8 Route 84 & US 6
RouteState Highway 911
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.41393, -73.41016
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2013)
Projected traffic18,722 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 911 (newtown Ro over Interstate 84 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 911 (newtown Ro 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 911 (newtown Ro over Interstate 84 carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 911 (newtown Ro over Interstate 84?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 911 (newtown Ro over Interstate 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.