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Fairfield County, CT · Structure #01189

INTERSTATE 84

INTERSTATE 84 in 0.3 MI West Of Route 37, Fairfield County, Connecticut received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1960, the bridge carries 127K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE 84 over Padanaram Brook. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
127K
Daily Traffic
1960
Year Built
9.8m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
INTERSTATE 84
Crosses Over
Padanaram Brook
State
Connecticut
County
Fairfield County
Location
0.3 MI West Of Route 37
Year Built
1960
Age
66 years
Daily Traffic
126,900
Lanes
6
Length
9.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
01189

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE 84 is a 66-year-old bridge located 0.3 MI West Of Route 37 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 84 over Padanaram Brook with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 127K vehicles per day. Built in 1960, the structure spans 9.8 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.3 MI West Of Route 37, Fairfield County, Connecticut

41.411708, -73.451206

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE 84 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

INTERSTATE 84 was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE 84 carries approximately 127K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 9.8 meters long and located on INTERSTATE 84 in 0.3 MI West Of Route 37, Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Yes, INTERSTATE 84 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

INTERSTATE 84 is located 0.3 MI West Of Route 37 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The bridge carries INTERSTATE 84 over Padanaram Brook. Its coordinates are 41.411708, -73.451206. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE 84 carries INTERSTATE 84 over Padanaram Brook. The bridge is 9.8 meters long and was built in 1960.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.