James Street over INTERSTATE-95
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI N of New York · Structure no. 00003
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 185 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,914
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
James Street over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James Street over INTERSTATE-95 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958, 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 5 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 1,914 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,844 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was James Street over INTERSTATE-95 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is James Street over INTERSTATE-95 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 2024.
How much traffic does James Street over INTERSTATE-95 carry?
About 1,914 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is James Street over INTERSTATE-95?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns James Street over INTERSTATE-95?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.