Interstate 95 over Metro-North Railroad
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · Between Exits 24 & 25 · Structure no. 00099
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 496 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 133,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 95 over Metro-North Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over Metro-North Railroad in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 198,070 by 2043. The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 95 over Metro-North Railroad built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 95 over Metro-North Railroad 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 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 95 over Metro-North Railroad carry?
About 133,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 95 over Metro-North Railroad?
The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long with a longest span of 232 ft (70.7 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 95 over Metro-North Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.