US Bridges

INTERSTATE-395 over Moosup River & Route 14

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · 2.4 MI North of Route 14A · Structure no. 00302

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
372 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-395 over Moosup River & Route 14 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-395 over Moosup River & Route 14 in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 6 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 32,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,995 by 2043. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-395
CrossesMoosup River & Route 14
Location2.4 MI North of Route 14A
RouteInterstate 395
Coordinates41.71759, -71.89482
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,300 (2023)
Projected traffic47,995 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$11.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-395 over Moosup River & Route 14 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is INTERSTATE-395 over Moosup River & Route 14 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-395 over Moosup River & Route 14 carry?

About 32,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-395 over Moosup River & Route 14?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-395 over Moosup River & Route 14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.