US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Commerce Drive

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · I-95 Vicinity Exit 25 · Structure no. 00098

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Commerce Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Commerce Drive in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 66 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 133,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 198,070 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesCommerce Drive
LocationI-95 Vicinity Exit 25
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.16774, -73.22127
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width164 ft (50 m)
Roadway width154 ft (47 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133,300 (2023)
Projected traffic198,070 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
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 Commerce Drive built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Commerce Drive 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Commerce Drive carry?

About 133,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Commerce Drive?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Commerce Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.