US Bridges

Interstate 95 Sout over Connecticut Rv Ferry RD

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · .72 Mi. W. of Route 156 · Structure no. 06200B

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,549 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
36,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 Sout over Connecticut Rv Ferry RD is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Interstate 95 Sout over Connecticut Rv Ferry RD in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 36,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,087 by 2040. The structure is 2,549 ft (776.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 95 Sout
CrossesConnecticut Rv Ferry RD
Location.72 Mi. W. of Route 156
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.31892, -72.34801
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,549 ft (776.9 m)
Longest span275 ft (83.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,400 (2020)
Projected traffic54,087 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 Sout over Connecticut Rv Ferry RD built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 95 Sout over Connecticut Rv Ferry RD 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 2022.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 Sout over Connecticut Rv Ferry RD carry?

About 36,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 Sout over Connecticut Rv Ferry RD?

The structure is 2,549 ft (776.9 m) long with a longest span of 275 ft (83.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 Sout over Connecticut Rv Ferry RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.