US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Pembroke Street

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI N of Route 127 · Structure no. 00114

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Pembroke Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Pembroke Street in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 117,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 175,188 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesPembroke Street
Location0.1 MI N of Route 127
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.17919, -73.17935
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 rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.1 m)
Roadway width155 ft (47.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117,900 (2020)
Projected traffic175,188 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure8
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-95 over Pembroke Street built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Pembroke 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 Pembroke Street carry?

About 117,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Pembroke Street?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Pembroke Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.