US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over US Route 1

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · JCT of US Route 1 Exit 11 · Structure no. 00043

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over US Route 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over US Route 1 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 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 120,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 178,754 by 2040. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesUS Route 1
LocationJCT of US Route 1 Exit 11
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.07247, -73.47498
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.2 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120,300 (2020)
Projected traffic178,754 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
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 US Route 1 built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over US Route 1 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over US Route 1 carry?

About 120,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over US Route 1?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over US Route 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.