Interstate 95 over U.S. Route 1
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · INTERSTATE-95 Exit No. 19 · Structure no. 00077
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 183 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 104,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 95 over U.S. Route 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over U.S. Route 1 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 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 104,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 154,979 by 2040. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 U.S. Route 1 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Interstate 95 over U.S. Route 1 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 95 over U.S. Route 1 carry?
About 104,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 95 over U.S. Route 1?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 95 over U.S. Route 1?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.