US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over South Avenue No. 1

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI S of Route 130 · Structure no. 00127

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
92,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over South Avenue No. 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over South Avenue No. 1 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 5 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 92,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 137,892 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesSouth Avenue No. 1
Location0.3 MI S of Route 130
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.18373, -73.14017
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width118 ft (35.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,800 (2020)
Projected traffic137,892 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 South Avenue No. 1 built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over South Avenue No. 1 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over South Avenue No. 1 carry?

About 92,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over South Avenue No. 1?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over South Avenue No. 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.