INTERSTATE-95 over I-95 Rmp 047/FIVE MI Riv
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · I-95 NB Exit 13 · Structure no. 00048
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 136,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 over I-95 Rmp 047/FIVE MI Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over I-95 Rmp 047/FIVE MI Riv in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 69 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 136,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 202,974 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-95 over I-95 Rmp 047/FIVE MI Riv built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over I-95 Rmp 047/FIVE MI Riv 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 I-95 Rmp 047/FIVE MI Riv carry?
About 136,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 over I-95 Rmp 047/FIVE MI Riv?
The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over I-95 Rmp 047/FIVE MI Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.