Stevens Avenue over Interstate 95
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI N of Route 162 · Structure no. 00159
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,727
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stevens Avenue over Interstate 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stevens Avenue over Interstate 95 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 4,727 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,024 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stevens Avenue over Interstate 95 built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Stevens Avenue over Interstate 95 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 2023.
How much traffic does Stevens Avenue over Interstate 95 carry?
About 4,727 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Stevens Avenue over Interstate 95?
The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Stevens Avenue over Interstate 95?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.