INTERSTATE-95 over Elm Street
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI N of US Route 1 · Structure no. 00235
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 119 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 over Elm Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Elm Street in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 5 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,662 by 2040. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 95 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-95 over Elm Street built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Elm Street 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Elm Street carry?
About 24,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Elm Street?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Elm Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.