Forest Road over INTERSTATE-95
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · .2 MI S of US Route 1 · Structure no. 00148
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forest Road over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Road 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,458 by 2032. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Road over INTERSTATE-95 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Road 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Forest Road over INTERSTATE-95 carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Forest Road over INTERSTATE-95?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Road over INTERSTATE-95?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.