US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Stagg Street

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI N of Route 113 · Structure no. 00124

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Stagg Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Stagg Street 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 101,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,116 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesStagg Street
Location0.5 MI N of Route 113
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.17663, -73.15017
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width118 ft (35.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,700 (2020)
Projected traffic151,116 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 Stagg Street built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Stagg 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 Stagg Street carry?

About 101,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Stagg Street?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Stagg Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.