US Bridges

Old Hawleyville RD over Interstate 84

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · .6 MI West of Rt 25 · Structure no. 01204

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
661
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Hawleyville RD over Interstate 84 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Hawleyville RD 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 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 661 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 982 by 2041. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Hawleyville RD
CrossesInterstate 84
Location.6 MI West of Rt 25
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.42325, -73.36727
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic661 (2021)
Projected traffic982 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Old Hawleyville RD over Interstate 84 built?

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

What condition is Old Hawleyville RD 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 Old Hawleyville RD over Interstate 84 carry?

About 661 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Hawleyville RD over Interstate 84?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Old Hawleyville RD over Interstate 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.