US Bridges

Plains Road No. 1 over INTERSTATE-95

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.9 MI S of SR 796 · Structure no. 00140

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plains Road No. 1 over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plains Road No. 1 over INTERSTATE-95 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,722 by 2041. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPlains Road No. 1
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location0.9 MI S of SR 796
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.22237, -73.07865
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2021)
Projected traffic18,722 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 Plains Road No. 1 over INTERSTATE-95 built?

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

What condition is Plains Road No. 1 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Plains Road No. 1 over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Plains Road No. 1 over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Plains Road No. 1 over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.