US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over West Avenue

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 160 Ft N of US Route 7 · Structure no. 00057

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over West Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over West 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 126,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 187,372 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesWest Avenue
Location160 Ft N of US Route 7
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.10661, -73.41946
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126,100 (2023)
Projected traffic187,372 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 West Avenue built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over West 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 November 2024.

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

About 126,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over West Avenue?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over West Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.