US Bridges

Strawberry Hill Av over Interstate 95

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.5 MI S of Route 33 · Structure no. 00061

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strawberry Hill Av over Interstate 95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Strawberry Hill Av over Interstate 95 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 6 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,482 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStrawberry Hill Av
CrossesInterstate 95
Location1.5 MI S of Route 33
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.11129, -73.39857
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2020)
Projected traffic12,482 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Strawberry Hill Av over Interstate 95 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Strawberry Hill Av 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Strawberry Hill Av over Interstate 95 carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Strawberry Hill Av over Interstate 95?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Strawberry Hill Av over Interstate 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.