US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Patchogue River

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI S of Route 153 · Structure no. 00231

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Patchogue River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Patchogue River in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957, 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 50,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,484 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesPatchogue River
Location0.1 MI S of Route 153
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.29191, -72.44684
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,800 (2020)
Projected traffic75,484 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-95 over Patchogue River built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Patchogue River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Patchogue River carry?

About 50,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Patchogue River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Patchogue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.