US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Bport Harbor Rt 130 Mnrr

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · I-95 Exit 27 - Exit 28 · Structure no. 00111A

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,491 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
153,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Bport Harbor Rt 130 Mnrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Bport Harbor Rt 130 Mnrr in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 153,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 227,491 by 2043. The structure is 2,491 ft (759.3 m) long and 169 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesBport Harbor Rt 130 Mnrr
LocationI-95 Exit 27 - Exit 28
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.17703, -73.18592
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.2 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,491 ft (759.3 m)
Longest span257 ft (78.3 m)
Deck width169 ft (51.4 m)
Roadway width159 ft (48.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153,100 (2023)
Projected traffic227,491 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-95 over Bport Harbor Rt 130 Mnrr built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Bport Harbor Rt 130 Mnrr 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 Bport Harbor Rt 130 Mnrr carry?

About 153,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Bport Harbor Rt 130 Mnrr?

The structure is 2,491 ft (759.3 m) long with a longest span of 257 ft (78.3 m) and a deck 169 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Bport Harbor Rt 130 Mnrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.