US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North Railroad

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 275 Ft N of Route 136 · Structure no. 00046

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
122,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North Railroad in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 71 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 122,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 182,023 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 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
CrossesMetro North Railroad
Location275 Ft N of Route 136
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.07756, -73.46439
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 2022
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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.2 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122,500 (2020)
Projected traffic182,023 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Metro North Railroad built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North Railroad 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 2022.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North Railroad carry?

About 122,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North Railroad?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.