US Bridges

Morgan Lane over Interstate 95

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 1.2 MI S of Route 162 · Structure no. 00155

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
194 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Lane over Interstate 95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morgan Lane over Interstate 95 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 68 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,184 by 2035. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMorgan Lane
CrossesInterstate 95
Location1.2 MI S of Route 162
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.26205, -72.98672
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2015)
Projected traffic12,184 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Morgan Lane over Interstate 95 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Morgan Lane over Interstate 95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Morgan Lane over Interstate 95 carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Morgan Lane over Interstate 95?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Lane over Interstate 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.