US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Ssr 493(WASHINGTON Blvd)

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · At Railroad Station · Structure no. 00027

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
632 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
115,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Ssr 493(WASHINGTON Blvd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Ssr 493(WASHINGTON Blvd) in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 115,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 172,067 by 2040. The structure is 632 ft (192.6 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
CrossesSsr 493(WASHINGTON Blvd)
LocationAt Railroad Station
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.04758, -73.5421
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length632 ft (192.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,800 (2020)
Projected traffic172,067 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure8
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 Ssr 493(WASHINGTON Blvd) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Ssr 493(WASHINGTON Blvd) 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Ssr 493(WASHINGTON Blvd) carry?

About 115,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Ssr 493(WASHINGTON Blvd)?

The structure is 632 ft (192.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Ssr 493(WASHINGTON Blvd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.