US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Route 136

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · JCT Rt 136 Exit 12 · Structure no. 00045

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Route 136 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Route 136 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 73 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 143,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 213,821 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesRoute 136
LocationJCT Rt 136 Exit 12
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.07666, -73.46502
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.5 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143,900 (2023)
Projected traffic213,821 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 Route 136 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Route 136 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Route 136 carry?

About 143,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Route 136?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Route 136?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.