US Bridges

I-95 NB Exit 8 Off over Atlantic Street

Fair

Fairfield County, Connecticut · I-95 NB Exit 8 Off Ramp · Structure no. 06873

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB Exit 8 Off over Atlantic Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB Exit 8 Off over Atlantic Street in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,751 by 2040. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB Exit 8 Off
CrossesAtlantic Street
LocationI-95 NB Exit 8 Off Ramp
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.04822, -73.53935
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2020)
Projected traffic15,751 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
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 NB Exit 8 Off over Atlantic Street built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 NB Exit 8 Off over Atlantic Street 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 NB Exit 8 Off over Atlantic Street carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB Exit 8 Off over Atlantic Street?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB Exit 8 Off over Atlantic Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.