US Bridges

Ssr 476 over Interstate 95

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · At I-95 Exit 18 · Structure no. 00068

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ssr 476 over Interstate 95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ssr 476 over Interstate 95 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,076 by 2040. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSsr 476
CrossesInterstate 95
LocationAt I-95 Exit 18
RouteState Highway 476
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.12214, -73.33184
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2020)
Projected traffic13,076 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 Ssr 476 over Interstate 95 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Ssr 476 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ssr 476 over Interstate 95 carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ssr 476 over Interstate 95?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Ssr 476 over Interstate 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.