Interstate 95 over Old Post Road
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · Exit 19 · Structure no. 00076
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 104,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 95 over Old Post Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over Old Post 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 104,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 154,979 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 95 over Old Post 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 Old Post 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 Old Post Road carry?
About 104,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 95 over Old Post Road?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 95 over Old Post Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.