US Bridges

Interstate 95 over Yellow Mill Pond&rte 130

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Interstate 95 Exit 29 · Structure no. 00115A

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,302 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
117,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over Yellow Mill Pond&rte 130 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over Yellow Mill Pond&rte 130 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 67 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 117,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 175,188 by 2042. The structure is 1,302 ft (396.7 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesYellow Mill Pond&rte 130
LocationInterstate 95 Exit 29
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.17794, -73.17511
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,302 ft (396.7 m)
Longest span276 ft (84.1 m)
Deck width141 ft (43.1 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117,900 (2022)
Projected traffic175,188 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 over Yellow Mill Pond&rte 130 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Interstate 95 over Yellow Mill Pond&rte 130 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 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over Yellow Mill Pond&rte 130 carry?

About 117,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 over Yellow Mill Pond&rte 130?

The structure is 1,302 ft (396.7 m) long with a longest span of 276 ft (84.1 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over Yellow Mill Pond&rte 130?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.