INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 70
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 2.4 MI W of I-691 · Structure no. 01075
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 201 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 70 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 64 years old, older 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 41,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,962 by 2041. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 70 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 70 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 70 carry?
About 41,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 70?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-84 WB over Route 70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.