US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Horseneck Creek

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Near Exit 3 · Structure no. 00008

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Horseneck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Horseneck Creek 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 101,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,265 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesHorseneck Creek
LocationNear Exit 3
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.0194, -73.6284
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,800 (2020)
Projected traffic151,265 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-95 over Horseneck Creek built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Horseneck Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Horseneck Creek carry?

About 101,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Horseneck Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Horseneck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.