US Bridges

Philo Curtis RD #1 over I-84 WB & I-84 Ramp 031

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · I-84 at Exit 11 · Structure no. 02982

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,656
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Philo Curtis RD #1 over I-84 WB & I-84 Ramp 031 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Philo Curtis RD #1 over I-84 WB & I-84 Ramp 031 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 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 2,656 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,947 by 2043. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPhilo Curtis RD #1
CrossesI-84 WB & I-84 Ramp 031
LocationI-84 at Exit 11
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.41566, -73.26612
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,656 (2023)
Projected traffic3,947 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Philo Curtis RD #1 over I-84 WB & I-84 Ramp 031 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Philo Curtis RD #1 over I-84 WB & I-84 Ramp 031 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 Philo Curtis RD #1 over I-84 WB & I-84 Ramp 031 carry?

About 2,656 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Philo Curtis RD #1 over I-84 WB & I-84 Ramp 031?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Philo Curtis RD #1 over I-84 WB & I-84 Ramp 031?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.