US Bridges

Christian Road over Interstate 84

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 1.4 MI East of Exit 16 · Structure no. 01161

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
324 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christian Road over Interstate 84 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Christian Road over Interstate 84 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,566 by 2043. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChristian Road
CrossesInterstate 84
Location1.4 MI East of Exit 16
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.50719, -73.14159
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,566 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Christian Road over Interstate 84 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Christian Road over Interstate 84 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Christian Road over Interstate 84 carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Christian Road over Interstate 84?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Christian Road over Interstate 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.