Bucks Hill Road over Interstate 84
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · .7 MI West of Route 188 · Structure no. 01157
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 254 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bucks Hill Road over Interstate 84 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bucks Hill Road over Interstate 84 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 61 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,932 by 2040. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bucks Hill Road over Interstate 84 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Bucks Hill Road over Interstate 84 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Bucks Hill Road over Interstate 84 carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bucks Hill Road over Interstate 84?
The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Bucks Hill Road over Interstate 84?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.