US Bridges

Interstate I-84 over Hop Brook

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.07 MI West Brg# 01171 · Structure no. 06552

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
73,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate I-84 over Hop Brook is a steel culvert carrying Interstate I-84 over Hop Brook in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 61 years old, older 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 73,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,511 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate I-84
CrossesHop Brook
Location0.07 MI West Brg# 01171
RouteInterstate 84
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.5248, -73.08937
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,700 (2018)
Projected traffic109,511 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 Interstate I-84 over Hop Brook built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Interstate I-84 over Hop Brook 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 Interstate I-84 over Hop Brook carry?

About 73,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate I-84 over Hop Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Interstate I-84 over Hop Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.