US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Westway Road

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile South of Exit 19 · Structure no. 00074

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Westway Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Westway Road in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 110,400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 164,043 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesWestway Road
Location0.1 Mile South of Exit 19
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.13376, -73.2944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.6 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110,400 (2020)
Projected traffic164,043 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Westway Road built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Westway Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Westway Road carry?

About 110,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Westway Road?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Westway Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.