Benson Road over Interstate 84
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI East of Route 188 · Structure no. 01160
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 295 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,167
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Benson Road over Interstate 84 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Benson Road over Interstate 84 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 2,167 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,220 by 2044. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Benson Road over Interstate 84 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Benson 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Benson Road over Interstate 84 carry?
About 2,167 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Benson Road over Interstate 84?
The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Benson Road over Interstate 84?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.