US Bridges

INTERSTATE-84 WB over Pierpont Road

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · .8 MI West of Cheshire Tl · Structure no. 01229B

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,850
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-84 WB over Pierpont Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-84 WB over Pierpont Road in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 50,850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,558 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-84 WB
CrossesPierpont Road
Location.8 MI West of Cheshire Tl
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.54289, -72.98016
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,850 (2018)
Projected traffic75,558 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-84 WB over Pierpont Road built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-84 WB over Pierpont Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-84 WB over Pierpont Road carry?

About 50,850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-84 WB over Pierpont Road?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-84 WB over Pierpont Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.