West River Street over INTERSTATE-95
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI S of Route 121 · Structure no. 00144
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 178 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West River Street over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West River Street over INTERSTATE-95 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,486 by 2043. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West River Street over INTERSTATE-95 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is West River Street 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does West River Street over INTERSTATE-95 carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is West River Street over INTERSTATE-95?
The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns West River Street over INTERSTATE-95?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.