US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Keeler Avenue

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.0 MI N of US Route 1 · Structure no. 00050

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
136,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Keeler Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Keeler Avenue in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956, 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 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 136,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 202,974 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesKeeler Avenue
Location1.0 MI N of US Route 1
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.09422, -73.44579
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.2 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136,600 (2023)
Projected traffic202,974 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Keeler Avenue built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Keeler Avenue 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 Keeler Avenue carry?

About 136,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Keeler Avenue?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Keeler Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.