US Bridges

I-95 Ramps to US 1 over INTERSTATE-95

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Exit 5 · Structure no. 00018

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Ramps to US 1 over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Ramps to US 1 over INTERSTATE-95 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 5 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,670 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-95 Ramps to US 1
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
LocationExit 5
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.04096, -73.57828
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2020)
Projected traffic13,670 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I-95 Ramps to US 1 over INTERSTATE-95 built?

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

What condition is I-95 Ramps to US 1 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 Ramps to US 1 over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Ramps to US 1 over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Ramps to US 1 over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.