US Bridges

I-95 SB Ramp 305 over North Frontage Road

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Exit 27 Off I-95 SB · Structure no. 00109

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 SB Ramp 305 over North Frontage Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB Ramp 305 over North Frontage Road in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959, 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 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,161 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 SB Ramp 305
CrossesNorth Frontage Road
LocationExit 27 Off I-95 SB
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.17334, -73.18981
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,161 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 I-95 SB Ramp 305 over North Frontage Road built?

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

What condition is I-95 SB Ramp 305 over North Frontage Road 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 I-95 SB Ramp 305 over North Frontage Road carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-95 SB Ramp 305 over North Frontage Road?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB Ramp 305 over North Frontage Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.