US Bridges

Interstate 84 WB over Alpine Drive

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · .5 MI So of Southbury Tl · Structure no. 04254

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 84 WB over Alpine Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 84 WB 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 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 36,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,681 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesInterstate 84 WB
CrossesAlpine Drive
Location.5 MI So of Southbury Tl
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.43265, -73.24836
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.
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 inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,800 (2022)
Projected traffic54,681 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 WB over Alpine Drive built?

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

What condition is Interstate 84 WB 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 WB over Alpine Drive carry?

About 36,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 84 WB over Alpine Drive?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 84 WB over Alpine Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.