US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Route 154

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 1.3 MI S of Route 9 · Structure no. 00237

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Route 154 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Route 154 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 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 49,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,255 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesRoute 154
Location1.3 MI S of Route 9
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.30519, -72.37971
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,300 (2020)
Projected traffic73,255 by 2040
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 Route 154 built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Route 154 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 Route 154 carry?

About 49,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Route 154?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Route 154?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.