Interstate 95 over Route 162
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · I-95 at Exit 42 · Structure no. 00157
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 161 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 105,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 95 over Route 162 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over Route 162 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 105,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 156,317 by 2040. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 137 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 95 over Route 162 built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 95 over Route 162 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 95 over Route 162 carry?
About 105,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 95 over Route 162?
The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.2 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 95 over Route 162?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.