US Bridges

Interstate 95 over Arch Street

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · Route I 95 Exit 3 · Structure no. 00009

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over Arch Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over Arch Street in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958, 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 101,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,265 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 128 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesArch Street
LocationRoute I 95 Exit 3
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.01966, -73.62628
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating105.4 US tons
Inventory rating63.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,800 (2020)
Projected traffic151,265 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 over Arch Street built?

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

What condition is Interstate 95 over Arch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over Arch Street carry?

About 101,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 over Arch Street?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over Arch Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.