INTERSTATE-95 over Route 121
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.8 MI S of US Route 1 · Structure no. 00146
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 113,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 over Route 121 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Route 121 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 113,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 168,650 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-95 over Route 121 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Route 121 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Route 121 carry?
About 113,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Route 121?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Route 121?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.