US Bridges

Willard Avenue over INTERSTATE-95

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 2.0 MI N of Route 145 · Structure no. 00230

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,480
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willard Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willard Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 67 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 2,480 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,685 by 2042. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWillard Avenue
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location2.0 MI N of Route 145
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.29207, -72.45069
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,480 (2022)
Projected traffic3,685 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Willard Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Willard Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 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 2023.

How much traffic does Willard Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 2,480 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Willard Avenue over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Willard Avenue over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.