US Bridges

River Road #1 over Interstate 84

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · I-84 Exit 13 · Structure no. 04264

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
366 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,335
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road #1 over Interstate 84 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying River Road #1 over Interstate 84 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,335 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,955 by 2042. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road #1
CrossesInterstate 84
LocationI-84 Exit 13
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.44222, -73.24927
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length366 ft (111.6 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,335 (2022)
Projected traffic4,955 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 River Road #1 over Interstate 84 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road #1 over Interstate 84 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 River Road #1 over Interstate 84 carry?

About 3,335 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is River Road #1 over Interstate 84?

The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns River Road #1 over Interstate 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.