US Bridges

I-95 Ramp 093 over Nichols Street

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · On Ramp to I-95 South · Structure no. 00112

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Ramp 093 over Nichols Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Ramp 093 over Nichols Street in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,361 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 Ramp 093
CrossesNichols Street
LocationOn Ramp to I-95 South
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.18027, -73.18205
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2023)
Projected traffic9,361 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 Ramp 093 over Nichols Street built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-95 Ramp 093 over Nichols Street 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 Ramp 093 over Nichols Street carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Ramp 093 over Nichols Street?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Ramp 093 over Nichols Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.