US Bridges

I-84 Ramp 031 over Interstate 84 WB

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · I-84 WB Exit 11 · Structure no. 02988

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
460 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 Ramp 031 over Interstate 84 WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 Ramp 031 over Interstate 84 WB 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,430 by 2044. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-84 Ramp 031
CrossesInterstate 84 WB
LocationI-84 WB Exit 11
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.41503, -73.26746
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2024)
Projected traffic7,430 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Interstate 84 WB built?

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

What condition is I-84 Ramp 031 over Interstate 84 WB 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 Interstate 84 WB carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-84 Ramp 031 over Interstate 84 WB?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 Ramp 031 over Interstate 84 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.