US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Brentwood Avenue

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI N of US Route 1 · Structure no. 00095

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Brentwood Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Brentwood 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 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 120,200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 178,605 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesBrentwood Avenue
Location0.3 MI N of US Route 1
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.16757, -73.2288
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width138 ft (42 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120,200 (2020)
Projected traffic178,605 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Brentwood Avenue built?

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

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

About 120,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Brentwood Avenue?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Brentwood Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.