US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over West Avenue

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · INTERSTATE-95 Exit No. 6 · Structure no. 00023

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over West Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over West Avenue in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 125,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 186,183 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesWest Avenue
LocationINTERSTATE-95 Exit No. 6
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.04452, -73.55844
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125,300 (2023)
Projected traffic186,183 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 West Avenue built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over West 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 West Avenue carry?

About 125,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over West Avenue?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over West Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.