FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

INTERSTATE 84 EB

Carrying INTERSTATE 84 EB over BIOSKI ROAD

1.6 MI W OF ROUTE 63, Fairfield, Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: INTERSTATE 84 EB

The INTERSTATE 84 EB bridge in Fairfield, Connecticut carries INTERSTATE 84 EB over BIOSKI ROAD. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 35.4 meters (116 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 36,900 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How INTERSTATE 84 EB compares

▼ 11.9
Load rating vs Connecticut average (44.9 t)
Bottom 34%
Lower load rating than 66% of Connecticut bridges
840
Bridges in Fairfield · 30 in Poor condition
INTERSTATE 84 EB 33.0 t
Connecticut average 44.9 t

Live comparison across Connecticut.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
9.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
33.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
35.4 m (116 ft)
Deck Width
13.3 m (44 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
36,900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
01167

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether INTERSTATE 84 EB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare INTERSTATE 84 EB against other structures in Fairfield and across Connecticut. Connecticut bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for INTERSTATE 84 EB?

INTERSTATE 84 EB in Fairfield, Connecticut has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is INTERSTATE 84 EB inspected?

INTERSTATE 84 EB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 36,900 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INTERSTATE 84 EB is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for INTERSTATE 84 EB?

INTERSTATE 84 EB has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining INTERSTATE 84 EB?

INTERSTATE 84 EB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is INTERSTATE 84 EB and does age affect safety?

INTERSTATE 84 EB was built in 1964, making it 62 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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