US Bridges

I-84 Ramp 169 over I-84 TR 805 & 808

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · EB Ramp from Highland Ave · Structure no. 03191C

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
408 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 Ramp 169 over I-84 TR 805 & 808 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 Ramp 169 over I-84 TR 805 & 808 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,578 by 2044. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 Ramp 169
CrossesI-84 TR 805 & 808
LocationEB Ramp from Highland Ave
RouteInterstate 84
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.55167, -73.055
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2024)
Projected traffic7,578 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 I-84 Ramp 169 over I-84 TR 805 & 808 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-84 Ramp 169 over I-84 TR 805 & 808 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 I-84 Ramp 169 over I-84 TR 805 & 808 carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-84 Ramp 169 over I-84 TR 805 & 808?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 Ramp 169 over I-84 TR 805 & 808?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.