INTERSTATE-95 over Housatonic River
GoodFairfield County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI W of I95 Ex 34 · Structure no. 00135
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 3,064 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 88,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 over Housatonic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Housatonic River in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,064 ft (933.9 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-95 over Housatonic River built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Housatonic River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Housatonic River carry?
About 88,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Housatonic River?
The structure is 3,064 ft (933.9 m) long with a longest span of 246 ft (75 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Housatonic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.