Old Ridgebury Road over Interstate 84 Ramp 242
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · EB on Ramp from Rest Area · Structure no. 05308
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 116 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Ridgebury Road over Interstate 84 Ramp 242 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Ridgebury Road over Interstate 84 Ramp 242 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,783 by 2039. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Ridgebury Road over Interstate 84 Ramp 242 built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Ridgebury Road over Interstate 84 Ramp 242 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Old Ridgebury Road over Interstate 84 Ramp 242 carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Ridgebury Road over Interstate 84 Ramp 242?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns Old Ridgebury Road over Interstate 84 Ramp 242?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.