INTERSTATE-95 over Ford Street
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 1.3 MI S of Route 121 · Structure no. 00141
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 103,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 over Ford Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Ford Street in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 103,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 153,939 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-95 over Ford Street built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Ford Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Ford Street carry?
About 103,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Ford Street?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Ford Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.