US Bridges

I-95 & Ledge Road over Stony Brook

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · Between Exits 10 & 11 · Structure no. 02395

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
124,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 & Ledge Road over Stony Brook is a other culvert carrying I-95 & Ledge Road over Stony Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 124,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 185,589 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 & Ledge Road
CrossesStony Brook
LocationBetween Exits 10 & 11
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.07159, -73.48157
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124,900 (2020)
Projected traffic185,589 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 & Ledge Road over Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I-95 & Ledge Road over Stony Brook 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 & Ledge Road over Stony Brook carry?

About 124,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-95 & Ledge Road over Stony Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-95 & Ledge Road over Stony Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.