Interstate 84 WB over Route 63
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1 MI S of Int 63 & 64 · Structure no. 01174
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 198 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 84 WB over Route 63 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 84 WB over Route 63 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 31,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,806 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 84 WB over Route 63 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 84 WB over Route 63 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 84 WB over Route 63 carry?
About 31,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 84 WB over Route 63?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 84 WB over Route 63?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.