US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over US Route 1 Southbound

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI N of Route 130 · Structure no. 00134

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over US Route 1 Southbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over US Route 1 Southbound in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 88,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,354 by 2040. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesUS Route 1 Southbound
Location0.4 MI N of Route 130
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.20068, -73.116
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span171 ft (52 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.6 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,400 (2020)
Projected traffic131,354 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 US Route 1 Southbound built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over US Route 1 Southbound in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over US Route 1 Southbound carry?

About 88,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over US Route 1 Southbound?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over US Route 1 Southbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.