US Bridges

Wilson Street over INTERSTATE-95

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI East Grwch Tl · Structure no. 00024

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,423
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Street over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson Street 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 2,423 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2043. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWilson Street
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location0.6 MI East Grwch Tl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.04431, -73.55362
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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,423 (2023)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 Wilson Street over INTERSTATE-95 built?

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

What condition is Wilson Street 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 Wilson Street over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 2,423 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Street over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Street over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.