Interstate 84 EB over Pootatuck River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · .5 Mile Before Exit 11 · Structure no. 02953
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 129 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 38,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 84 EB over Pootatuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 84 EB over Pootatuck River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 38,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,802 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 84 EB over Pootatuck River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 84 EB over Pootatuck River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 84 EB over Pootatuck River carry?
About 38,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 84 EB over Pootatuck River?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 84 EB over Pootatuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.