US Bridges

Hills Point Road over INTERSTATE-95

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.3 MI N. of Route 136 · Structure no. 00067

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hills Point Road over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hills Point 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 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,052 by 2043. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHills Point Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location1.3 MI N. of Route 136
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.1231, -73.346
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,052 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 Hills Point Road over INTERSTATE-95 built?

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

What condition is Hills Point 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 Hills Point Road over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hills Point Road over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Hills Point Road over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.