INTERSTATE-95 over Canal Street
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · Between Exits 7&8 · Structure no. 00029
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 94,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 over Canal Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Canal Street in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Canal Street built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Canal 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Canal Street carry?
About 94,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Canal Street?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Canal Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.