US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Surf Avenue

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI N of Route 113 · Structure no. 00123

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
93,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Surf Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Surf 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 93,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,377 by 2040. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesSurf Avenue
Location0.2 MI N of Route 113
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.17477, -73.15464
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width118 ft (35.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,800 (2020)
Projected traffic139,377 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
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 Surf 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 Surf 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 July 2024.

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

About 93,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Surf Avenue?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Surf Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.