US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Valley Railroad

Good

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI S of Route 154 · Structure no. 00236

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Valley Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Valley Railroad 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 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 54,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,130 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesValley Railroad
Location0.1 MI S of Route 154
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.30424, -72.3823
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,600 (2020)
Projected traffic81,130 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Valley Railroad built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Valley Railroad 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Valley Railroad carry?

About 54,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Valley Railroad?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Valley Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.