I-84 Ramp 197 over Ramp 202 Meadow Street
PoorClosed to trafficNew Haven County, Connecticut · Exit 21 I-84 EB Ramp · Structure no. 03191F
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 672 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-84 Ramp 197 over Ramp 202 Meadow Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 Ramp 197 over Ramp 202 Meadow Street in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 58 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,161 by 2038. The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-84 Ramp 197 over Ramp 202 Meadow Street built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is I-84 Ramp 197 over Ramp 202 Meadow Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does I-84 Ramp 197 over Ramp 202 Meadow Street carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-84 Ramp 197 over Ramp 202 Meadow Street?
The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns I-84 Ramp 197 over Ramp 202 Meadow Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.