US Bridges

Route 69 over Interstate 84

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · At EXIT23 Interstate 84 W · Structure no. 04321

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
463 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 69 over Interstate 84 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 69 over Interstate 84 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,236 by 2043. The structure is 463 ft (141 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 69
CrossesInterstate 84
LocationAt EXIT23 Interstate 84 W
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates41.54213, -73.02296
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length463 ft (141 m)
Longest span187 ft (57 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2023)
Projected traffic17,236 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 69 over Interstate 84 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 69 over Interstate 84 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Route 69 over Interstate 84 carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Route 69 over Interstate 84?

The structure is 463 ft (141 m) long with a longest span of 187 ft (57 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Route 69 over Interstate 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.