US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North Railroad

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 M S of Ex 35 I-95 · Structure no. 00137

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 95,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 141,309 by 2040. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesMetro North Railroad
Location0.1 M S of Ex 35 I-95
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.2103, -73.09059
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.2 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,100 (2020)
Projected traffic141,309 by 2040
Trucks14%
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 Metro North Railroad built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North Railroad 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 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North Railroad carry?

About 95,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North Railroad?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.