Interstate 84 EB over Route 188
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · Exit 16 from I-84 · Structure no. 01158
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 84 EB over Route 188 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 84 EB over Route 188 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 34,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,858 by 2041. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 84 EB over Route 188 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Interstate 84 EB over Route 188 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 84 EB over Route 188 carry?
About 34,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 84 EB over Route 188?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 84 EB over Route 188?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.