US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Alling Crossing Road

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.5 Mile S of Route 162 · Structure no. 00156

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Alling Crossing Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Alling Crossing Road in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 107,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 160,329 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesAlling Crossing Road
Location0.5 Mile S of Route 162
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.26727, -72.97594
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.7 m)
Roadway width127 ft (38.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,900 (2020)
Projected traffic160,329 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
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 Alling Crossing Road built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Alling Crossing 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Alling Crossing Road carry?

About 107,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Alling Crossing Road?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Alling Crossing Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.