US Bridges

Currituck Road over Interstate 84

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.7 MI E of Route 25 · Structure no. 01207

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Currituck Road over Interstate 84 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Currituck 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 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,646 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCurrituck Road
CrossesInterstate 84
Location1.7 MI E of Route 25
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.42729, -73.32303
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (65 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic5,646 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Currituck Road over Interstate 84 built?

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

What condition is Currituck 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Currituck Road over Interstate 84 carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Currituck Road over Interstate 84?

The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Currituck Road over Interstate 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.