US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Church Street

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI N of Route 130 · Structure no. 00130

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Church Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Church 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 96,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 143,538 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesChurch Street
Location0.5 MI N of Route 130
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.19273, -73.13241
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.8 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,600 (2020)
Projected traffic143,538 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
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 Church 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 Church 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 March 2024.

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

About 96,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Church Street?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Church Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.