US Bridges

Interstate 84 EB over US RTE 6 RTE 67 Stream

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · INTERSTATE-84 Exit 15 · Structure no. 01155

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 84 EB over US RTE 6 RTE 67 Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 84 EB over US RTE 6 RTE 67 Stream in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 30,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,914 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 84 EB
CrossesUS RTE 6 RTE 67 Stream
LocationINTERSTATE-84 Exit 15
RouteInterstate 84
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.47669, -73.21122
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,900 (2021)
Projected traffic45,914 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 84 EB over US RTE 6 RTE 67 Stream built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Interstate 84 EB over US RTE 6 RTE 67 Stream 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 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 84 EB over US RTE 6 RTE 67 Stream carry?

About 30,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 84 EB over US RTE 6 RTE 67 Stream?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 84 EB over US RTE 6 RTE 67 Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.