US Bridges

US Route 1 over INTERSTATE-95

Fair

Hartford County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI N of Route 106 · Structure no. 00037

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 1 over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 1 over INTERSTATE-95 in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,843 by 2040. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 1
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location0.1 MI N of Route 106
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.05854, -73.51239
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.2 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2020)
Projected traffic21,843 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US Route 1 over INTERSTATE-95 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US Route 1 over INTERSTATE-95 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 1 over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 1 over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 1 over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.