US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Shore Road # 1

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · West of Exit 3 · Structure no. 00007

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Shore Road # 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Shore Road # 1 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 162,260 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesShore Road # 1
LocationWest of Exit 3
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.01937, -73.62896
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.9 m)
Roadway width137 ft (41.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109,200 (2020)
Projected traffic162,260 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-95 over Shore Road # 1 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Shore Road # 1 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 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Shore Road # 1 carry?

About 109,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Shore Road # 1?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Shore Road # 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.