US Bridges

Scribner Avenue over INTERSTATE-95

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.0 MI S of US Route 7 · Structure no. 00052

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scribner Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scribner Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958, 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,482 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesScribner Avenue
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location1.0 MI S of US Route 7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.10112, -73.4361
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2023)
Projected traffic12,482 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Scribner Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 built?

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

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

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Scribner Avenue over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Scribner Avenue over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.