US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Maple Lane

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI S of Sasco Crk RD · Structure no. 00071

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Maple Lane is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Maple Lane in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 122,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 182,469 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesMaple Lane
Location0.4 MI S of Sasco Crk RD
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.12465, -73.31015
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122,800 (2023)
Projected traffic182,469 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Maple Lane built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Maple Lane 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 INTERSTATE-95 over Maple Lane carry?

About 122,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Maple Lane?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Maple Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.