US Bridges

Meadowbrook Road over Interstate 95

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · I-95 Exit No. 23 · Structure no. 00087

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,148
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowbrook Road over Interstate 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadowbrook Road over Interstate 95 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 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 6,148 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,135 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadowbrook Road
CrossesInterstate 95
LocationI-95 Exit No. 23
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.15633, -73.2449
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,148 (2023)
Projected traffic9,135 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Meadowbrook Road over Interstate 95 built?

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

What condition is Meadowbrook Road 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 Meadowbrook Road over Interstate 95 carry?

About 6,148 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Meadowbrook Road over Interstate 95?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowbrook Road over Interstate 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.