INTERSTATE-95 over Atlantic Street
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · I-95 NB Exit No. 8 · Structure no. 00028
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 94,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 over Atlantic Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Atlantic Street in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 94,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,823 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-95 over Atlantic Street built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Atlantic Street 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Atlantic Street carry?
About 94,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Atlantic Street?
The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Atlantic Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.