US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North RR & Station

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Cos Cob RR Sta @ Exit 4 · Structure no. 00014

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
512 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
143,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North RR & Station is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North RR & Station in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 143,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 212,929 by 2043. The structure is 512 ft (156.1 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesMetro North RR & Station
LocationCos Cob RR Sta @ Exit 4
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.02954, -73.60077
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length512 ft (156.1 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143,300 (2023)
Projected traffic212,929 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Metro North RR & Station built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North RR & Station 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North RR & Station carry?

About 143,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North RR & Station?

The structure is 512 ft (156.1 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North RR & Station?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.