US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Route 33

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Fairfield County, Connecticut · I-95 at Exit 17 · Structure no. 00062

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
124,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Route 33 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Route 33 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 124,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 185,143 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesRoute 33
LocationI-95 at Exit 17
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.12048, -73.37386
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width151 ft (45.9 m)
Roadway width144 ft (43.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124,600 (2023)
Projected traffic185,143 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$10 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-95 over Route 33 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Route 33 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Route 33 carry?

About 124,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Route 33?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Route 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.