US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Coolidge Street

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI S of Route 130 · Structure no. 00096

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Coolidge Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Coolidge Street in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 115,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 172,216 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesCoolidge Street
Location0.4 MI S of Route 130
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.16836, -73.22487
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width155 ft (47.3 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,900 (2020)
Projected traffic172,216 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
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 Coolidge Street built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Coolidge Street 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Coolidge Street carry?

About 115,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Coolidge Street?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Coolidge Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.