US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Field Point Road

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI East of Ext 3 · Structure no. 00006

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Field Point Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Field Point Road in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 109,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 162,260 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 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
CrossesField Point Road
Location0.3 MI East of Ext 3
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.01897, -73.63244
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
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 rating94.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109,200 (2020)
Projected traffic162,260 by 2040
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 Field Point Road built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Field Point Road 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Field Point Road carry?

About 109,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Field Point Road?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Field Point Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.