US Bridges

Beachside Avenue over INTERSTATE-95

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 2.7 Mile North of RTE 136 · Structure no. 00069

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,790
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beachside Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beachside Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,790 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,632 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBeachside Avenue
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location2.7 Mile North of RTE 136
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.12115, -73.32027
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,790 (2022)
Projected traffic5,632 by 2042
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 Beachside Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beachside Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Beachside Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 3,790 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Beachside Avenue over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Beachside Avenue over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.