US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Center Street

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · I-95 at Exit 19 · Structure no. 00075

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Center Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Center Street 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 104,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 154,979 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesCenter Street
LocationI-95 at Exit 19
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.13646, -73.29112
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width118 ft (35.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,300 (2020)
Projected traffic154,979 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Center Street built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Center Street 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 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Center Street carry?

About 104,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Center Street?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Center Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.