Interstate 84 West over Housatonic River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 1.5 MI East of Exit 11 · Structure no. 04180
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 784 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 84 West over Housatonic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 84 West over Housatonic River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 48 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 36,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,681 by 2041. The structure is 784 ft (239 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 84 West over Housatonic River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Interstate 84 West over Housatonic River 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 West over Housatonic River carry?
About 36,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 84 West over Housatonic River?
The structure is 784 ft (239 m) long with a longest span of 224 ft (68.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 84 West over Housatonic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.