US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Davis Avenue

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · .4 MI East of Ex 3 · Structure no. 00011

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Davis Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Davis Avenue 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 117,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 174,890 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesDavis Avenue
Location.4 MI East of Ex 3
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.02197, -73.6189
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 inspectionApril 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 rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117,700 (2020)
Projected traffic174,890 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Davis Avenue built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Davis 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 April 2023.

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

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

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Davis Avenue?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Davis Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.