US Bridges

U.S. Route 1 SB over Interstate 95

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 300 W of Meadow Brook RD · Structure no. 00086

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Route 1 SB over Interstate 95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Route 1 SB over Interstate 95 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 5 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,534 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Route 1 SB
CrossesInterstate 95
Location300 W of Meadow Brook RD
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.15493, -73.24521
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2022)
Projected traffic17,534 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 U.S. Route 1 SB over Interstate 95 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is U.S. Route 1 SB 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Route 1 SB over Interstate 95 carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Route 1 SB over Interstate 95?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 1 SB over Interstate 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.