US Bridges

I-84 Ramp 201 over I-84 Ramp 198 & Bank ST

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · Exit 21 84 WB Off Ramp · Structure no. 03194

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 Ramp 201 over I-84 Ramp 198 & Bank ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 Ramp 201 over I-84 Ramp 198 & Bank ST in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,875 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 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 201
CrossesI-84 Ramp 198 & Bank ST
LocationExit 21 84 WB Off Ramp
RouteInterstate 84
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.55218, -73.04228
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2024)
Projected traffic7,875 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
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 I-84 Ramp 201 over I-84 Ramp 198 & Bank ST built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-84 Ramp 201 over I-84 Ramp 198 & Bank ST 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-84 Ramp 201 over I-84 Ramp 198 & Bank ST carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-84 Ramp 201 over I-84 Ramp 198 & Bank ST?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 Ramp 201 over I-84 Ramp 198 & Bank ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.