Old Ridgebury Road over I-84 & Exit Ramps
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · I-84 Exit 2 · Structure no. 05261
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 276 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Ridgebury Road over I-84 & Exit Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Ridgebury Road over I-84 & Exit Ramps in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,783 by 2039. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Ridgebury Road over I-84 & Exit Ramps built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Ridgebury Road over I-84 & Exit Ramps 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Old Ridgebury Road over I-84 & Exit Ramps carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Old Ridgebury Road over I-84 & Exit Ramps?
The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns Old Ridgebury Road over I-84 & Exit Ramps?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.