US Bridges

I-95 & I-95 Ramp 1 over I-95 Ramps 115 & 117

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 1.7 MI N of Route 130 · Structure no. 00136

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 & I-95 Ramp 1 over I-95 Ramps 115 & 117 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 & I-95 Ramp 1 over I-95 Ramps 115 & 117 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957, 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 86,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 128,679 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 & I-95 Ramp 1
CrossesI-95 Ramps 115 & 117
Location1.7 MI N of Route 130
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.208, -73.09443
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,600 (2020)
Projected traffic128,679 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
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 I-95 & I-95 Ramp 1 over I-95 Ramps 115 & 117 built?

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

What condition is I-95 & I-95 Ramp 1 over I-95 Ramps 115 & 117 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 & I-95 Ramp 1 over I-95 Ramps 115 & 117 carry?

About 86,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-95 & I-95 Ramp 1 over I-95 Ramps 115 & 117?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 & I-95 Ramp 1 over I-95 Ramps 115 & 117?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.