US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Bronson Road No. 1

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · At Exit 20 · Structure no. 00079

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Bronson Road No. 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Bronson Road No. 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 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 129,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 191,681 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesBronson Road No. 1
LocationAt Exit 20
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.14209, -73.27763
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width118 ft (35.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129,000 (2023)
Projected traffic191,681 by 2043
Trucks14%
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 Bronson Road No. 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 Bronson Road No. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Bronson Road No. 1 carry?

About 129,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Bronson Road No. 1?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Bronson Road No. 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.