Interstate 95 over Myrtle Avenue No. 1
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 150 Ft S of Route 8 · Structure no. 00106
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 107,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 95 over Myrtle Avenue No. 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over Myrtle Avenue No. 1 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 107,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 159,140 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Myrtle Avenue No. 1 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Interstate 95 over Myrtle Avenue No. 1 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 95 over Myrtle Avenue No. 1 carry?
About 107,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 95 over Myrtle Avenue No. 1?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 95 over Myrtle Avenue No. 1?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.