US Bridges

School House Hill over Interstate 84

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 West of Exit 10 · Structure no. 01214

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,113
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

School House Hill over Interstate 84 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying School House Hill 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 1,113 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,654 by 2042. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSchool House Hill
CrossesInterstate 84
Location0.5 West of Exit 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.42314, -73.30038
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,113 (2022)
Projected traffic1,654 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 School House Hill over Interstate 84 built?

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

What condition is School House Hill 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does School House Hill over Interstate 84 carry?

About 1,113 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is School House Hill over Interstate 84?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns School House Hill over Interstate 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.