US Bridges

Vail Road over Interstate 84

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Between Exits 8 & 9 · Structure no. 01201

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,557
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vail Road over Interstate 84 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vail 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 2,557 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,799 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVail Road
CrossesInterstate 84
LocationBetween Exits 8 & 9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.41901, -73.39323
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,557 (2023)
Projected traffic3,799 by 2043
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 Vail Road over Interstate 84 built?

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

What condition is Vail 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 Vail Road over Interstate 84 carry?

About 2,557 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Vail Road over Interstate 84?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Vail Road over Interstate 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.