US Bridges

Interstate 84 WB over SR 824 (woodland Rd.)

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Exit 2 · Structure no. 05306

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 84 WB over SR 824 (woodland Rd.) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 84 WB over SR 824 (woodland Rd.) in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 34,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,966 by 2041. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 84 WB
CrossesSR 824 (woodland Rd.)
LocationExit 2
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.39101, -73.52216
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,300 (2021)
Projected traffic50,966 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 WB over SR 824 (woodland Rd.) built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 84 WB over SR 824 (woodland Rd.) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 84 WB over SR 824 (woodland Rd.) carry?

About 34,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 84 WB over SR 824 (woodland Rd.)?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 84 WB over SR 824 (woodland Rd.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.