US Bridges

Mill Hill Road over Interstate 95

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Between Exit Nos. 19 & 20 · Structure no. 00078

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Hill Road over Interstate 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Hill 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 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,984 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMill Hill Road
CrossesInterstate 95
LocationBetween Exit Nos. 19 & 20
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.14189, -73.28162
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2022)
Projected traffic6,984 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 Mill Hill Road over Interstate 95 built?

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

What condition is Mill Hill 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Hill Road over Interstate 95 carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mill Hill Road over Interstate 95?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Hill Road over Interstate 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.