US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Ferris Drive

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 M East of I-95 Exit 5 · Structure no. 00020

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
142,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Ferris Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Ferris Drive 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 142,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 211,592 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesFerris Drive
Location0.3 M East of I-95 Exit 5
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.04331, -73.57222
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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142,400 (2023)
Projected traffic211,592 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
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 Ferris Drive built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Ferris Drive 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Ferris Drive carry?

About 142,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Ferris Drive?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Ferris Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.