US Bridges

Parmalee Hill Road over Interstate 84

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.9 MI East of Route 25 · Structure no. 01208

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
768
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parmalee Hill Road over Interstate 84 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parmalee Hill 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 768 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,141 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesParmalee Hill Road
CrossesInterstate 84
Location1.9 MI East of Route 25
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.4281, -73.32091
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic768 (2024)
Projected traffic1,141 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 Parmalee Hill Road over Interstate 84 built?

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

What condition is Parmalee Hill 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Parmalee Hill Road over Interstate 84 carry?

About 768 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Parmalee Hill Road over Interstate 84?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Parmalee Hill Road over Interstate 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.