US Bridges

Eagle Road over International Drive

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Eagle Road Shopping Cntr · Structure no. 06775

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,260
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle Road over International Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eagle Road over International Drive in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 12,260 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,217 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEagle Road
CrossesInternational Drive
LocationEagle Road Shopping Cntr
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.41905, -73.41824
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,260 (2022)
Projected traffic18,217 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Eagle Road over International Drive built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eagle Road over International Drive 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Eagle Road over International Drive carry?

About 12,260 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Eagle Road over International Drive?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle Road over International Drive?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.