US Bridges

Interstate 84 EB over Route 34

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · .25 Miles West of Exit 11 · Structure no. 02979

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 84 EB over Route 34 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 84 EB over Route 34 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 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 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 84 EB
CrossesRoute 34
Location.25 Miles West of Exit 11
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.41495, -73.27812
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,900 (2021)
Projected traffic57,802 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 Route 34 built?

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

What condition is Interstate 84 EB over Route 34 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 84 EB over Route 34 carry?

About 38,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 84 EB over Route 34?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 84 EB over Route 34?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.