US Bridges

I-95 SB TR 803 over West Avenue

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · I-95 SB Exit No. 15 · Structure no. 03564

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 SB TR 803 over West Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB TR 803 over West Avenue in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,694 by 2040. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 SB TR 803
CrossesWest Avenue
LocationI-95 SB Exit No. 15
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.10894, -73.41854
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2020)
Projected traffic21,694 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 I-95 SB TR 803 over West Avenue built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 SB TR 803 over West Avenue 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 SB TR 803 over West Avenue carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-95 SB TR 803 over West Avenue?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB TR 803 over West Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.