US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Ritch Avenue

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Ritch AV.5 Mile E of EX.2 · Structure no. 00005

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
134,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Ritch Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Ritch Avenue 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 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 134,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 199,111 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesRitch Avenue
LocationRitch AV.5 Mile E of EX.2
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.00947, -73.64487
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134,000 (2023)
Projected traffic199,111 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-95 over Ritch Avenue built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Ritch 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 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Ritch Avenue carry?

About 134,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Ritch Avenue?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Ritch Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.