US Bridges

Stuart Avenue over INTERSTATE-95

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Between Exit 14 and 15 · Structure no. 00056

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stuart Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stuart 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,201 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStuart Avenue
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
LocationBetween Exit 14 and 15
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.10644, -73.4231
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,201 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 Stuart Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 built?

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

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

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stuart Avenue over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Stuart Avenue over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.