US Bridges

I-95 & I-95 Ramps over Mnrr & Local Roads

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI East of Exit 8 NB · Structure no. 00032

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
1,065 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 & I-95 Ramps over Mnrr & Local Roads is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying I-95 & I-95 Ramps over Mnrr & Local Roads in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 112,800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 167,610 by 2040. The structure is 1,065 ft (324.7 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 & I-95 Ramps
CrossesMnrr & Local Roads
Location0.2 MI East of Exit 8 NB
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.0542, -73.52636
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,065 ft (324.7 m)
Longest span199 ft (60.8 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112,800 (2020)
Projected traffic167,610 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$20 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 & I-95 Ramps over Mnrr & Local Roads built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-95 & I-95 Ramps over Mnrr & Local Roads 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does I-95 & I-95 Ramps over Mnrr & Local Roads carry?

About 112,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-95 & I-95 Ramps over Mnrr & Local Roads?

The structure is 1,065 ft (324.7 m) long with a longest span of 199 ft (60.8 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 & I-95 Ramps over Mnrr & Local Roads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.