Interstate 84 WB over Route 188
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · .7 MI W of Exit 17 · Structure no. 01172
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 84 WB over Route 188 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 84 WB over Route 188 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 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 35,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,452 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 84 WB over Route 188 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 84 WB 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 84 WB over Route 188 carry?
About 35,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 84 WB over Route 188?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 84 WB over Route 188?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.