US Bridges

I-84 EB Exit 25 Ra over Mad River

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · Intersct Harpers Ferry RD · Structure no. 06284

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 EB Exit 25 Ra over Mad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 EB Exit 25 Ra 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,172 by 2038. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-84 EB Exit 25 Ra
CrossesMad River
LocationIntersct Harpers Ferry RD
RouteInterstate 84
Coordinates41.53911, -73.01289
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2018)
Projected traffic8,172 by 2038
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 EB Exit 25 Ra over Mad River built?

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

What condition is I-84 EB Exit 25 Ra 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 EB Exit 25 Ra over Mad River carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-84 EB Exit 25 Ra over Mad River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 EB Exit 25 Ra over Mad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.