INTERSTATE-95 over Mill Plain Road
PoorFairfield County, Connecticut · INTERSTATE-95 Exit No 21 · Structure no. 00082
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 over Mill Plain Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Mill Plain Road 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 130,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 193,613 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 140 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Mill Plain Road built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Mill Plain Road in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Mill Plain Road carry?
About 130,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Mill Plain Road?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Mill Plain Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.