US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Brookside Drive

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI S of Service Area · Structure no. 00040

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Brookside Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Brookside Drive in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 110,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 163,449 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesBrookside Drive
Location0.2 MI S of Service Area
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.06342, -73.50811
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.3 m)
Roadway width129 ft (39.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110,000 (2020)
Projected traffic163,449 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Brookside Drive built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Brookside Drive 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Brookside Drive carry?

About 110,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Brookside Drive?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Brookside Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.