US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Norwalk Rv Hendricks Ave

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Between Exits 15 & 16 · Structure no. 00059

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
910 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
147,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Norwalk Rv Hendricks Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Norwalk Rv Hendricks Ave in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 68 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 147,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 219,170 by 2043. The structure is 910 ft (277.4 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesNorwalk Rv Hendricks Ave
LocationBetween Exits 15 & 16
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.10749, -73.41063
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length910 ft (277.4 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.1 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147,500 (2023)
Projected traffic219,170 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$21 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-95 over Norwalk Rv Hendricks Ave built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Norwalk Rv Hendricks Ave 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Norwalk Rv Hendricks Ave carry?

About 147,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Norwalk Rv Hendricks Ave?

The structure is 910 ft (277.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Norwalk Rv Hendricks Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.