US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Moffit Street

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI N of Route 113 · Structure no. 00125

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Moffit Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Moffit Street in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,116 by 2040. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesMoffit Street
Location0.7 MI N of Route 113
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.17866, -73.14788
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 rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.8 m)
Roadway width118 ft (35.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,700 (2020)
Projected traffic151,116 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 Moffit Street built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Moffit 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Moffit Street carry?

About 101,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Moffit Street?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Moffit Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.