US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over School House Road

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · INTERSTATE-95 Exit No. 35 · Structure no. 00138

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over School House Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over School House Road 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 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 107,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 159,734 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesSchool House Road
LocationINTERSTATE-95 Exit No. 35
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.21299, -73.08827
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,500 (2023)
Projected traffic159,734 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
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 School House Road built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over School House Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over School House Road carry?

About 107,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over School House Road?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over School House Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.