I-84 EB & EXIT 23
Carrying I-84 EB & EXIT 23 over MAD RIVER
1600'± EAST OF ROUTE 69, New Haven, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I-84 EB & EXIT 23
The I-84 EB & EXIT 23 bridge in New Haven, Connecticut carries I-84 EB & EXIT 23 over MAD RIVER. It does not have a recorded construction year in the NBI. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete, stretching 60004.8 meters (196876 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,580 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I-84 EB & EXIT 23 compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Structure Length
- 60004.8 m (196876 ft)
- Deck Width
- 502.5 m (1649 ft)
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,580 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 01224A
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-84 EB & EXIT 23 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 I-84 EB & EXIT 23 against other structures in New Haven 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 I-84 EB & EXIT 23?
I-84 EB & EXIT 23 in New Haven, Connecticut has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I-84 EB & EXIT 23 inspected?
I-84 EB & EXIT 23'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 3,580 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-84 EB & EXIT 23 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I-84 EB & EXIT 23?
I-84 EB & EXIT 23 has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I-84 EB & EXIT 23?
Ownership is not specified for I-84 EB & EXIT 23 in the NBI.
How old is I-84 EB & EXIT 23 and does age affect safety?
The construction year for I-84 EB & EXIT 23 is not recorded in the NBI.
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.
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