US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Liberty Street No. 1

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI N of Route 81 · Structure no. 00224

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Liberty Street No. 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Liberty Street No. 1 in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 59,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,857 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesLiberty Street No. 1
Location0.5 MI N of Route 81
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.28899, -72.5197
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,800 (2022)
Projected traffic88,857 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-95 over Liberty Street No. 1 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Liberty Street No. 1 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Liberty Street No. 1 carry?

About 59,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Liberty Street No. 1?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Liberty Street No. 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.