US Bridges

Interstate 84 East over Center Street

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · .25 MI West of Rochambeau · Structure no. 04255

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 84 East over Center Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 84 East over Center Street in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 73,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,808 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 84 East
CrossesCenter Street
Location.25 MI West of Rochambeau
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.43594, -73.24645
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,900 (2021)
Projected traffic109,808 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 East over Center Street built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Interstate 84 East over Center Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 84 East over Center Street carry?

About 73,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 84 East over Center Street?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 84 East over Center Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.