Route 81 over INTERSTATE-95
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · I-95 Exit No. 63 · Structure no. 00222
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 156 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 81 over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 81 over INTERSTATE-95 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,762 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Route 81 over INTERSTATE-95 built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Route 81 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Route 81 over INTERSTATE-95 carry?
About 13,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 81 over INTERSTATE-95?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Route 81 over INTERSTATE-95?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.