US Bridges

Interstate 84 West over Hrrc & Boulevard Road

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.6 MI West of SR 816 · Structure no. 01212

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 84 West over Hrrc & Boulevard Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 84 West over Hrrc & Boulevard 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 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 84 West
CrossesHrrc & Boulevard Road
Location1.6 MI West of SR 816
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.42946, -73.31466
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 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 and railroad
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 West over Hrrc & Boulevard Road built?

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

What condition is Interstate 84 West over Hrrc & Boulevard 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 84 West over Hrrc & Boulevard Road carry?

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

How long is Interstate 84 West over Hrrc & Boulevard Road?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 84 West over Hrrc & Boulevard Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.