US Bridges

I-95 Ramp 097 over Rt 130&YELLOW Mill Pond

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · I-95 NB Exit 29 Off Ramp · Structure no. 00115B

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
343 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Ramp 097 over Rt 130&YELLOW Mill Pond is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Ramp 097 over Rt 130&YELLOW Mill Pond in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,915 by 2040. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 Ramp 097
CrossesRt 130&YELLOW Mill Pond
LocationI-95 NB Exit 29 Off Ramp
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.17723, -73.17446
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2020)
Projected traffic8,915 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 Ramp 097 over Rt 130&YELLOW Mill Pond built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 Ramp 097 over Rt 130&YELLOW Mill Pond 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 Ramp 097 over Rt 130&YELLOW Mill Pond carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Ramp 097 over Rt 130&YELLOW Mill Pond?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Ramp 097 over Rt 130&YELLOW Mill Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.