INTERSTATE-95 over River Avenue
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI East of Ny Line · Structure no. 00002
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 103,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 over River Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over River Avenue in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 67 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 103,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 153,196 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-95 over River Avenue built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over River Avenue 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over River Avenue carry?
About 103,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 over River Avenue?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over River Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.