US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over US Route 1

Good

Fairfield County, Connecticut · At I-95 Exit No. 55 · Structure no. 00196

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over US Route 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over US Route 1 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 67,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,001 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 104 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
LocationAt I-95 Exit No. 55
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.29407, -72.78341
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,300 (2020)
Projected traffic100,001 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over US Route 1 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 January 2024.

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

About 67,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over US Route 1?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over US Route 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.