US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Route 10

Good

Litchfield County, Connecticut · 1.5 Miles South of I-91 · Structure no. 00164

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
132,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Route 10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Route 10 in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 68 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 132,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 197,030 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesRoute 10
Location1.5 Miles South of I-91
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.28398, -72.93455
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32.1 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.3 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132,600 (2023)
Projected traffic197,030 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$47.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-95 over Route 10 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Route 10 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Route 10 carry?

About 132,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Route 10?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Route 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.