US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over SR 796 (milford Parkway)

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · I-95 Exit No 38 · Structure no. 00143

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
106,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over SR 796 (milford Parkway) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over SR 796 (milford Parkway) 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 106,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 157,654 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 145 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesSR 796 (milford Parkway)
LocationI-95 Exit No 38
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.23334, -73.06921
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.1 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,100 (2020)
Projected traffic157,654 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure7
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 SR 796 (milford Parkway) built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over SR 796 (milford Parkway) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over SR 796 (milford Parkway) carry?

About 106,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over SR 796 (milford Parkway)?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over SR 796 (milford Parkway)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.