US Bridges

Hales Road over INTERSTATE-95

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.9MI N of Route 136 · Structure no. 00066

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,221
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hales Road over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hales Road over INTERSTATE-95 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958, 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 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 1,221 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,814 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHales Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location0.9MI N of Route 136
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.12244, -73.3536
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,221 (2024)
Projected traffic1,814 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hales Road over INTERSTATE-95 built?

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

What condition is Hales Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hales Road over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 1,221 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hales Road over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Hales Road over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.