US Bridges

I-84 Ramp 031 over I-84 EB & I-84 Ramp 028

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · I-84 WB Ex 11 Rmp to RT34 · Structure no. 02987

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
331 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 Ramp 031 over I-84 EB & I-84 Ramp 028 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 Ramp 031 over I-84 EB & I-84 Ramp 028 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,984 by 2041. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 Ramp 031
CrossesI-84 EB & I-84 Ramp 028
LocationI-84 WB Ex 11 Rmp to RT34
RouteInterstate 84
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.41388, -73.26826
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2021)
Projected traffic6,984 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 031 over I-84 EB & I-84 Ramp 028 built?

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

What condition is I-84 Ramp 031 over I-84 EB & 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 I-84 Ramp 031 over I-84 EB & I-84 Ramp 028 carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-84 Ramp 031 over I-84 EB & I-84 Ramp 028?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 Ramp 031 over I-84 EB & I-84 Ramp 028?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.