INTERSTATE-95 over Cow Hill Road
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI S of Route 81 · Structure no. 00221
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 62,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 over Cow Hill Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Cow Hill Road in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 62,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,720 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-95 over Cow Hill Road built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Cow Hill Road 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Cow Hill Road carry?
About 62,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Cow Hill Road?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Cow Hill Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.