US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North & City Sts

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Between Exits 26 & 27 · Structure no. 00105A

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,197 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
133,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North & City Sts is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North & City Sts in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 133,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 198,813 by 2040. The structure is 2,197 ft (669.6 m) long and 173 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesMetro North & City Sts
LocationBetween Exits 26 & 27
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.16894, -73.19826
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,197 ft (669.6 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.8 m)
Roadway width164 ft (50 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133,800 (2020)
Projected traffic198,813 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Metro North & City Sts built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North & City Sts 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North & City Sts carry?

About 133,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North & City Sts?

The structure is 2,197 ft (669.6 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North & City Sts?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.