US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over East Town Road

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI N of US Route 1 · Structure no. 00151

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over East Town Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over East Town Road in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 99,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 148,144 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesEast Town Road
Location0.6 MI N of US Route 1
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.23466, -73.03015
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width148 ft (45 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,700 (2020)
Projected traffic148,144 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure7
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 East Town Road built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over East Town Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over East Town Road carry?

About 99,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over East Town Road?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over East Town Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.