Interstate 84 WB over Route 172
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · Exit 14 · Structure no. 01151
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 84 WB over Route 172 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 84 WB over Route 172 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963, 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 5 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,035 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 172 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 84 WB over Route 172 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 84 WB over Route 172 carry?
About 33,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 84 WB over Route 172?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 84 WB over Route 172?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.