US Bridges

East Avenue over Interstate 95

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · INTERSTATE-95 Exit No. 16 · Structure no. 00060

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Avenue over Interstate 95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Avenue over Interstate 95 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957, 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,718 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Avenue
CrossesInterstate 95
LocationINTERSTATE-95 Exit No. 16
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.10855, -73.40622
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2020)
Projected traffic29,718 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 East Avenue over Interstate 95 built?

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

What condition is East 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does East Avenue over Interstate 95 carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is East Avenue over Interstate 95?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns East Avenue over Interstate 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.