US Bridges

Fairfield Avenue over INTERSTATE-95

PoorClosed to traffic

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI S of US Route 7 · Structure no. 00055

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfield Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairfield Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,779 by 2040. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFairfield Avenue
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location0.3 MI S of US Route 7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.1056, -73.42569
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2020)
Projected traffic12,779 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 Fairfield Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairfield Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

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

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fairfield Avenue over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfield Avenue over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.