Maher Road over Interstate 95
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI S of US Route 1 · Structure no. 00035
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 157 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,393
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Maher Road over Interstate 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maher Road over Interstate 95 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 2,393 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,556 by 2043. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 53 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 Maher Road over Interstate 95 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Maher Road over Interstate 95 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Maher Road over Interstate 95 carry?
About 2,393 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Maher Road over Interstate 95?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Maher Road over Interstate 95?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.