US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Union Avenue

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI N of Route 130 · Structure no. 00121

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Union Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Union Avenue in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 170,879 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24 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
CrossesUnion Avenue
Location0.4 MI N of Route 130
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.17499, -73.16364
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.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 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
Trucks14%
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 Union Avenue built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Union 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 Union Avenue carry?

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

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Union Avenue?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Union Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.