US Bridges

Interstate 84 EB over Hanover Road

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.6 MI West of SR 816 · Structure no. 01210

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 84 EB over Hanover Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 84 EB over Hanover Road in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,464 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 84 EB
CrossesHanover Road
Location1.6 MI West of SR 816
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.42918, -73.3157
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2021)
Projected traffic56,464 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 84 EB over Hanover Road built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 84 EB over Hanover Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 84 EB over Hanover Road carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 84 EB over Hanover Road?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 84 EB over Hanover Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.