US Bridges

Scott Road over INTERSTATE-84

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 0.07 Miles South RTE 801 · Structure no. 01228

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Road over INTERSTATE-84 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scott Road over INTERSTATE-84 in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,923 by 2043. The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesScott Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-84
Location0.07 Miles South RTE 801
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.54084, -72.99468
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length197 ft (60.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,100 (2023)
Projected traffic23,923 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Scott Road over INTERSTATE-84 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott Road over INTERSTATE-84 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Scott Road over INTERSTATE-84 carry?

About 16,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Scott Road over INTERSTATE-84?

The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Road over INTERSTATE-84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.