US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Route 136 & Saugatuck

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Between Exit 17 & 18 I-95 · Structure no. 00064

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,215 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
110,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Route 136 & Saugatuck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Route 136 & Saugatuck in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 110,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 163,449 by 2040. The structure is 1,215 ft (370.3 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesRoute 136 & Saugatuck
LocationBetween Exit 17 & 18 I-95
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.12082, -73.36872
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,215 ft (370.3 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110,000 (2020)
Projected traffic163,449 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-95 over Route 136 & Saugatuck built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Route 136 & Saugatuck 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Route 136 & Saugatuck carry?

About 110,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Route 136 & Saugatuck?

The structure is 1,215 ft (370.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Route 136 & Saugatuck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.