US Bridges

Interstate 84 EB over Peter Road

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · .9 Mile East of Route 172 · Structure no. 01152

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 84 EB over Peter Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 84 EB over Peter Road in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 36,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,087 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 84 EB
CrossesPeter Road
Location.9 Mile East of Route 172
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.4662, -73.22147
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,400 (2021)
Projected traffic54,087 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Interstate 84 EB over Peter Road built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Interstate 84 EB over Peter Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 84 EB over Peter Road carry?

About 36,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 84 EB over Peter Road?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 84 EB over Peter Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.