US Bridges

Sasco Creek Road over Interstate 95

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.5 Mile North of Ssr 476 · Structure no. 00072

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,015
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sasco Creek Road over Interstate 95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sasco Creek 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 1,015 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,508 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSasco Creek Road
CrossesInterstate 95
Location1.5 Mile North of Ssr 476
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.12668, -73.3035
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,015 (2022)
Projected traffic1,508 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 Sasco Creek Road over Interstate 95 built?

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

What condition is Sasco Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sasco Creek Road over Interstate 95 carry?

About 1,015 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sasco Creek Road over Interstate 95?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Sasco Creek Road over Interstate 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.