US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Sound Beach Avenue

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 M East of I95 Exit 5 · Structure no. 00019

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Sound Beach Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Sound Beach Avenue 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 135,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 201,934 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesSound Beach Avenue
Location0.2 M East of I95 Exit 5
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.04234, -73.57438
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 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 rating94.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.2 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135,900 (2023)
Projected traffic201,934 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Sound Beach Avenue built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Sound Beach 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Sound Beach Avenue carry?

About 135,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Sound Beach Avenue?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Sound Beach Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.