US Bridges

Lockwood Lane over Interstate 95

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1 MI W of Stmfrd Grwch Tl · Structure no. 00017

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,620
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lockwood Lane over Interstate 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lockwood Lane over Interstate 95 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 4,620 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,865 by 2043. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLockwood Lane
CrossesInterstate 95
Location1 MI W of Stmfrd Grwch Tl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.03989, -73.58329
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,620 (2023)
Projected traffic6,865 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lockwood Lane over Interstate 95 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Lockwood Lane over Interstate 95 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 Lockwood Lane over Interstate 95 carry?

About 4,620 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lockwood Lane over Interstate 95?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Lockwood Lane over Interstate 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.