INTERSTATE-95 over Central Avenue
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI N of Route 130 · Structure no. 00120
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 115,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 over Central Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Central 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 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-95 over Central 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 Central 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Central Avenue carry?
About 115,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Central Avenue?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Central Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.