US Bridges

Baldwin Street #1 over I-84 Ramps & Local Rds

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · Between I84 Exit 23 & 24 · Structure no. 04318

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
545 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baldwin Street #1 over I-84 Ramps & Local Rds is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Baldwin Street #1 over I-84 Ramps & Local Rds 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 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,911 by 2040. The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBaldwin Street #1
CrossesI-84 Ramps & Local Rds
LocationBetween I84 Exit 23 & 24
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.55146, -73.03531
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length545 ft (166.1 m)
Longest span206 ft (62.8 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2020)
Projected traffic19,911 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Baldwin Street #1 over I-84 Ramps & Local Rds built?

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

What condition is Baldwin Street #1 over I-84 Ramps & Local Rds 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 Baldwin Street #1 over I-84 Ramps & Local Rds carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Baldwin Street #1 over I-84 Ramps & Local Rds?

The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long with a longest span of 206 ft (62.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Baldwin Street #1 over I-84 Ramps & Local Rds?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.