US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Davis Mill Pond

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Between Exits 3 & 4 · Structure no. 00012

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Davis Mill Pond is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Davis Mill Pond 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 140,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 208,620 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesDavis Mill Pond
LocationBetween Exits 3 & 4
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.02307, -73.61567
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140,400 (2023)
Projected traffic208,620 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
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 Davis Mill Pond built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Davis Mill Pond 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Davis Mill Pond carry?

About 140,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Davis Mill Pond?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Davis Mill Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.