US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Campbell Avenue

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 1.2 MI S of Route 10 · Structure no. 00160

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Campbell Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Campbell Avenue in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 69 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 105,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 156,465 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesCampbell Avenue
Location1.2 MI S of Route 10
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.28144, -72.95619
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,300 (2020)
Projected traffic156,465 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 Campbell Avenue built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Campbell Avenue 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Campbell Avenue carry?

About 105,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Campbell Avenue?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Campbell Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.