US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Bostwick Ave

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI N of Route 130 · Structure no. 00101

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Bostwick Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Bostwick Ave 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 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 154,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 229,720 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 162 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesBostwick Ave
Location0.3 MI N of Route 130
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.16639, -73.21289
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width162 ft (49.3 m)
Roadway width152 ft (46.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154,600 (2023)
Projected traffic229,720 by 2043
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 Bostwick Ave built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Bostwick Ave 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Bostwick Ave carry?

About 154,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Bostwick Ave?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Bostwick Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.