US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Richards Avenue

Fair

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 0.4 M East of Exit 13 · Structure no. 00049

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Richards Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Richards Avenue in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 69 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 115,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 172,216 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesRichards Avenue
Location0.4 M East of Exit 13
RouteInterstate 95
CountyLitchfield County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.09121, -73.44955
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,900 (2020)
Projected traffic172,216 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 INTERSTATE-95 over Richards Avenue built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Richards 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 INTERSTATE-95 over Richards Avenue carry?

About 115,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Richards Avenue?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Richards Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.