US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Steamboat Road

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI N of Exit No. 3 · Structure no. 00010

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Steamboat Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Steamboat Road 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 117,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 174,890 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 161 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesSteamboat Road
Location0.1 MI N of Exit No. 3
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.02047, -73.62385
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 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width161 ft (49 m)
Roadway width151 ft (45.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117,700 (2020)
Projected traffic174,890 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-95 over Steamboat Road built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Steamboat 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 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Steamboat Road carry?

About 117,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Steamboat Road?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 161 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Steamboat Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.