US Bridges

Interstate 84 EB over Alpine Drive

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · .5 MI So of Southbury Tl · Structure no. 04253

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 84 EB over Alpine Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 84 EB over Alpine Drive in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 37,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,127 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesInterstate 84 EB
CrossesAlpine Drive
Location.5 MI So of Southbury Tl
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.43247, -73.248
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,100 (2021)
Projected traffic55,127 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Interstate 84 EB over Alpine Drive built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 84 EB over Alpine Drive 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 84 EB over Alpine Drive carry?

About 37,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 84 EB over Alpine Drive?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 84 EB over Alpine Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.