US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 SB over INTERSTATE-395 NB

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 1.3MI N of Route 161 · Structure no. 00253

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 SB over INTERSTATE-395 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 SB over INTERSTATE-395 NB in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958, 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 22,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,581 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95 SB
CrossesINTERSTATE-395 NB
Location1.3MI N of Route 161
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.37516, -72.19321
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,600 (2020)
Projected traffic33,581 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 SB over INTERSTATE-395 NB built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 SB over INTERSTATE-395 NB 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 SB over INTERSTATE-395 NB carry?

About 22,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 SB over INTERSTATE-395 NB?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 SB over INTERSTATE-395 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.