US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Beardsley Street

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI S of Route 113 · Structure no. 00118

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Beardsley Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Beardsley Street in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 115,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 170,879 by 2040. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesBeardsley Street
Location0.6 MI S of Route 113
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.17586, -73.16953
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width154 ft (47 m)
Roadway width143 ft (43.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,000 (2020)
Projected traffic170,879 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 Beardsley Street built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Beardsley 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Beardsley Street carry?

About 115,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Beardsley Street?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Beardsley Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.