US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Route 135

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · I-95 SB Exit No. 22 · Structure no. 00085

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Route 135 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Route 135 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 115,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 171,027 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 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
CrossesRoute 135
LocationI-95 SB Exit No. 22
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.14906, -73.25095
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating93.4 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,100 (2020)
Projected traffic171,027 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 Route 135 built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Route 135 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Route 135 carry?

About 115,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Route 135?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Route 135?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.