US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over West Broad Street

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · INTERSTATE-95 Exit No. 32 · Structure no. 00129

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
113,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over West Broad Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over West Broad Street in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 67 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 113,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 168,501 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesWest Broad Street
LocationINTERSTATE-95 Exit No. 32
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.19043, -73.13417
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,400 (2023)
Projected traffic168,501 by 2043
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 West Broad Street built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over West Broad 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over West Broad Street carry?

About 113,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over West Broad Street?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over West Broad Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.