US Bridges

I-84 Ramp 030 over Route 34

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Over Route 34 · Structure no. 02985

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 Ramp 030 over Route 34 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 Ramp 030 over Route 34 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,345 by 2038. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-84 Ramp 030
CrossesRoute 34
LocationOver Route 34
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.40903, -73.26633
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic16,345 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 I-84 Ramp 030 over Route 34 built?

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

What condition is I-84 Ramp 030 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-84 Ramp 030 over Route 34 carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-84 Ramp 030 over Route 34?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 Ramp 030 over Route 34?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.