Bancroft Road over I-84 & Bancroft Brook
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · Between I-84 Exits 11&12 · Structure no. 04263
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 455 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 398
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bancroft Road over I-84 & Bancroft Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bancroft Road over I-84 & Bancroft Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 398 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 591 by 2044. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bancroft Road over I-84 & Bancroft Brook built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bancroft Road over I-84 & Bancroft Brook 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Bancroft Road over I-84 & Bancroft Brook carry?
About 398 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bancroft Road over I-84 & Bancroft Brook?
The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Bancroft Road over I-84 & Bancroft Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.