I-84 Eastbound over Housatonic River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · Over Housatonic River · Structure no. 01218
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 792 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 76,300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-84 Eastbound over Housatonic River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-84 Eastbound over Housatonic River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 72 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 76,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,374 by 2038. The structure is 792 ft (241.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-84 Eastbound over Housatonic River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is I-84 Eastbound over Housatonic River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does I-84 Eastbound over Housatonic River carry?
About 76,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-84 Eastbound over Housatonic River?
The structure is 792 ft (241.4 m) long with a longest span of 224 ft (68.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns I-84 Eastbound over Housatonic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.