South Street over Interstate 84
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 2.3 MI E Southbury Tl · Structure no. 01164
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 381 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Street over Interstate 84 is a steel arch - deck carrying South Street over Interstate 84 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964, 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,526 by 2040. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Street over Interstate 84 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Street 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does South Street over Interstate 84 carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is South Street over Interstate 84?
The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 193 ft (58.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns South Street over Interstate 84?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.