US Bridges

Interstate 84 WB over Hanover Road

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.6 MI West of SR 816 · Structure no. 01211

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 84 WB over Hanover Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 84 WB over Hanover Road in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 38,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,059 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 84 WB
CrossesHanover Road
Location1.6 MI West of SR 816
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.42949, -73.31571
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,400 (2021)
Projected traffic57,059 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 WB over Hanover Road built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Interstate 84 WB 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 WB over Hanover Road carry?

About 38,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 84 WB over Hanover Road?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 84 WB over Hanover Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.