US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Sunset Avenue

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI S of US Route 1 · Structure no. 00091

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Sunset Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Sunset Avenue 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 121,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 179,942 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesSunset Avenue
Location0.2 MI S of US Route 1
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.16364, -73.23904
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.8 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121,100 (2020)
Projected traffic179,942 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure8
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 Sunset Avenue built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Sunset Avenue 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 Sunset Avenue carry?

About 121,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Sunset Avenue?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Sunset Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.