US Bridges

I-84 Westbound over Mad River

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 250 W of Harpers Ferry · Structure no. 05774B

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 Westbound over Mad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 Westbound over Mad River 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 42,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,448 by 2041. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-84 Westbound
CrossesMad River
Location250 W of Harpers Ferry
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.53941, -73.01186
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,700 (2021)
Projected traffic63,448 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-84 Westbound over Mad River built?

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

What condition is I-84 Westbound over Mad River 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 I-84 Westbound over Mad River carry?

About 42,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-84 Westbound over Mad River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 Westbound over Mad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.