US Bridges

Interstate 95 over Warren Street

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Interstate 95 Exit 27 · Structure no. 00107

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over Warren Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over Warren Street in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 85,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,193 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesWarren Street
LocationInterstate 95 Exit 27
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.17155, -73.19162
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.7 m)
Roadway width152 ft (46.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,600 (2020)
Projected traffic127,193 by 2040
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 over Warren Street built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Interstate 95 over Warren Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over Warren Street carry?

About 85,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 over Warren Street?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over Warren Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.