INTERSTATE-95 over Elm Street
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · I-95 Exit Nos. 7 & 8 · Structure no. 00031
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 106,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 over Elm Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Elm Street in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 106,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 158,843 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 128 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Elm Street built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Elm 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 Elm Street carry?
About 106,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Elm Street?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Elm Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.