US Bridges

I-84 EB Collector over Washington Street

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · Vicinity of Exit 23 · Structure no. 04320C

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 EB Collector over Washington Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 EB Collector over Washington Street 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 20,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,610 by 2038. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-84 EB Collector
CrossesWashington Street
LocationVicinity of Exit 23
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.54587, -73.02706
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,600 (2018)
Projected traffic30,610 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 EB Collector over Washington Street built?

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

What condition is I-84 EB Collector over Washington Street 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-84 EB Collector over Washington Street carry?

About 20,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-84 EB Collector over Washington Street?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 EB Collector over Washington Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.