INTERSTATE-95 over Franklin Street
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI N of Route 33 · Structure no. 00063
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 124,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 over Franklin Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Franklin Street in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 124,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 185,143 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-95 over Franklin Street built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Franklin Street 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Franklin Street carry?
About 124,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Franklin Street?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Franklin Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.