US Bridges

Interstate 84 WB over Peter Road

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · .9 MI E of Route 172 · Structure no. 01153

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 84 WB over Peter Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 84 WB over Peter Road in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 36,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,641 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 84 WB
CrossesPeter Road
Location.9 MI E of Route 172
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.46656, -73.22166
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,100 (2021)
Projected traffic53,641 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 WB over Peter Road built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Interstate 84 WB 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 WB over Peter Road carry?

About 36,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 84 WB over Peter Road?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 84 WB over Peter Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.