US Bridges

Fairfield Avenue 1 over INTERSTATE-95

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI S of US Route 1 · Structure no. 00025

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfield Avenue 1 over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairfield Avenue 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,498 by 2040. The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFairfield Avenue 1
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location0.5 MI S of US Route 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.0448, -73.55125
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2020)
Projected traffic5,498 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 Fairfield Avenue 1 over INTERSTATE-95 built?

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

What condition is Fairfield Avenue 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Fairfield Avenue 1 over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fairfield Avenue 1 over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfield Avenue 1 over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.