US Bridges

Quarry Road over INTERSTATE-95

Poor

New Haven County, Connecticut · 1.7 MI N of US Route 1 · Structure no. 00153

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quarry Road over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quarry 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,092 by 2041. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesQuarry Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location1.7 MI N of US Route 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.24303, -73.01457
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2021)
Projected traffic6,092 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Quarry Road over INTERSTATE-95 built?

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

What condition is Quarry Road over INTERSTATE-95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Quarry Road over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Quarry Road over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Quarry Road over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.