US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Lockwood Avenue

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · At I-95 Exit 3 SB · Structure no. 00034

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Lockwood Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Lockwood Avenue in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 112,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 167,610 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesLockwood Avenue
LocationAt I-95 Exit 3 SB
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.0552, -73.52132
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.5 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112,800 (2020)
Projected traffic167,610 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
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 Lockwood Avenue built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Lockwood Avenue 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 Lockwood Avenue carry?

About 112,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Lockwood Avenue?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Lockwood Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.