US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over West Avenue

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 2.1 MI S of Route 121 · Structure no. 00139

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over West Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over West Avenue in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 97,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 145,024 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 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
CrossesWest Avenue
Location2.1 MI S of Route 121
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.21672, -73.0834
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width118 ft (35.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,600 (2020)
Projected traffic145,024 by 2040
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 West Avenue built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over West Avenue 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 2025.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over West Avenue carry?

About 97,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over West Avenue?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over West Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.