US Bridges

Ichabod Road over Interstate 84

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · Btwn I-84 Exits 13 & 14 · Structure no. 01149

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
658
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ichabod Road over Interstate 84 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ichabod Road over Interstate 84 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 62 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 658 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 978 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIchabod Road
CrossesInterstate 84
LocationBtwn I-84 Exits 13 & 14
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.45028, -73.24829
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic658 (2023)
Projected traffic978 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Ichabod Road over Interstate 84 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Ichabod Road over Interstate 84 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ichabod Road over Interstate 84 carry?

About 658 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ichabod Road over Interstate 84?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ichabod Road over Interstate 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.