US Bridges

Interstate 84 EB over I-84 Ramp 028

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · I-84 EB Just Past Exit 11 · Structure no. 02955

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 84 EB over I-84 Ramp 028 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 84 EB over I-84 Ramp 028 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 32,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,697 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 84 EB
CrossesI-84 Ramp 028
LocationI-84 EB Just Past Exit 11
RouteInterstate 84
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.41388, -73.26821
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,100 (2021)
Projected traffic47,697 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 EB over I-84 Ramp 028 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 84 EB over I-84 Ramp 028 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 84 EB over I-84 Ramp 028 carry?

About 32,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 84 EB over I-84 Ramp 028?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 84 EB over I-84 Ramp 028?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.