US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Compo Road South

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Between Exit 17 and 18 · Structure no. 00065

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Compo Road South is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Compo Road South in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 110,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 163,449 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesCompo Road South
LocationBetween Exit 17 and 18
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.12157, -73.36126
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.
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 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 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
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-95 over Compo Road South built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Compo Road South 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 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Compo Road South carry?

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

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Compo Road South?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Compo Road South?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.