US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Newfield Avenue

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI S of Route 113 · Structure no. 00119

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Newfield Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Newfield Avenue in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 170,879 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesNewfield Avenue
Location0.4 MI S of Route 113
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.17541, -73.16732
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width138 ft (42 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,000 (2020)
Projected traffic170,879 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
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 Newfield Avenue built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Newfield Avenue 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Newfield Avenue carry?

About 115,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Newfield Avenue?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Newfield Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.