US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Orange Avenue

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI N of Route 121 · Structure no. 00147

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Orange Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Orange Avenue 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 6 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 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 168,650 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesOrange Avenue
Location0.3 MI N of Route 121
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.23673, -73.05063
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width135 ft (41 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,500 (2020)
Projected traffic168,650 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
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 Orange Avenue built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Orange Avenue 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 Orange Avenue carry?

About 113,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Orange Avenue?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Orange Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.