US Bridges

Interstate 95 over Indian River

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI S of US Route 1 · Structure no. 00150

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over Indian River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over Indian River 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 107,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 160,180 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesIndian River
Location0.5 MI S of US Route 1
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.23368, -73.03236
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.9 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,800 (2020)
Projected traffic160,180 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 over Indian River built?

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

What condition is Interstate 95 over Indian River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over Indian River carry?

About 107,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 over Indian River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over Indian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.