US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Greta Street

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI N of Route 162 · Structure no. 00158

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Greta Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Greta Street in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957, 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 114,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 169,541 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesGreta Street
Location0.2 MI N of Route 162
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.27592, -72.9683
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.6 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114,100 (2020)
Projected traffic169,541 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 Greta Street built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Greta Street 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Greta Street carry?

About 114,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Greta Street?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Greta Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.