US Bridges

Taylor Avenue over INTERSTATE-95

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Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI S of US Route 7 · Structure no. 00053

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,915 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylor Avenue
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location0.5 MI S of US Route 7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.10396, -73.43013
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2023)
Projected traffic8,915 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 Taylor Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Avenue over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Avenue over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.