INTERSTATE-95 over Mill River
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · Exit 20 · Structure no. 00080
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 115,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 over Mill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Mill River 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 115,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 172,067 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-95 over Mill River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Mill River 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 Mill River carry?
About 115,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Mill River?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Mill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.