US Bridges

Garella Road over Interstate 84

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · .4 MI East of Bethel Tl · Structure no. 01200

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,784
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garella Road over Interstate 84 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garella Road over Interstate 84 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 1,784 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,651 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarella Road
CrossesInterstate 84
Location.4 MI East of Bethel Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.41817, -73.39848
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,784 (2022)
Projected traffic2,651 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Garella Road over Interstate 84 built?

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

What condition is Garella Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Garella Road over Interstate 84 carry?

About 1,784 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Garella Road over Interstate 84?

The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Garella Road over Interstate 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.