US Bridges

Blachley Road over Interstate 95

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI S of US Route 1 · Structure no. 00036

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,755
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blachley Road over Interstate 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blachley Road over Interstate 95 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 1,755 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,608 by 2043. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBlachley Road
CrossesInterstate 95
Location0.2 MI S of US Route 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.05646, -73.51562
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,755 (2023)
Projected traffic2,608 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Blachley Road over Interstate 95 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Blachley 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 Blachley Road over Interstate 95 carry?

About 1,755 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Blachley Road over Interstate 95?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Blachley Road over Interstate 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.