US Bridges

I-95 Ramp 101 & Ro over Johnsons Creek

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · I-95 Northound Exit 30 · Structure no. 02633

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Ramp 101 & Ro over Johnsons Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-95 Ramp 101 & Ro over Johnsons Creek in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 27,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,457 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 Ramp 101 & Ro
CrossesJohnsons Creek
LocationI-95 Northound Exit 30
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.17413, -73.15897
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating77.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,900 (2019)
Projected traffic41,457 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Ramp 101 & Ro over Johnsons Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 Ramp 101 & Ro over Johnsons Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 Ramp 101 & Ro over Johnsons Creek carry?

About 27,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Ramp 101 & Ro over Johnsons Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns I-95 Ramp 101 & Ro over Johnsons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.