US Bridges

I-95 Ramp 096 over Seaview Ave

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Ramp from Rt 130 to I95SB · Structure no. 00115C

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
395 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Ramp 096 over Seaview Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Ramp 096 over Seaview Ave 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,293 by 2040. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 Ramp 096
CrossesSeaview Ave
LocationRamp from Rt 130 to I95SB
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.17795, -73.1739
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2020)
Projected traffic11,293 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 096 over Seaview Ave built?

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

What condition is I-95 Ramp 096 over Seaview Ave 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 096 over Seaview Ave carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Ramp 096 over Seaview Ave?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Ramp 096 over Seaview Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.