US Bridges

Noroton Avenue over Interstate 95

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · At Exit 10 · Structure no. 00042

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Noroton Avenue over Interstate 95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Noroton Avenue over Interstate 95 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,819 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNoroton Avenue
CrossesInterstate 95
LocationAt Exit 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.06822, -73.49056
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (51 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2020)
Projected traffic13,819 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Noroton Avenue over Interstate 95 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Noroton Avenue over Interstate 95 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Noroton Avenue over Interstate 95 carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Noroton Avenue over Interstate 95?

The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Noroton Avenue over Interstate 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.