US Bridges

Interstate 84 WB over Interstate 84 Ramp 028

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1 MI East of Exit 10 · Structure no. 02980

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 WB over Interstate 84 Ramp 028 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 84 WB over Interstate 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 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 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 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 84 WB
CrossesInterstate 84 Ramp 028
Location1 MI East of Exit 10
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.41472, -73.26896
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,100 (2021)
Projected traffic47,697 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 WB over Interstate 84 Ramp 028 built?

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

What condition is Interstate 84 WB over Interstate 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 WB over Interstate 84 Ramp 028 carry?

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

How long is Interstate 84 WB over Interstate 84 Ramp 028?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 84 WB over Interstate 84 Ramp 028?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.