US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over SR 745 (first Avenue)

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.9 MI S of Route 10 · Structure no. 00161

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over SR 745 (first Avenue) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over SR 745 (first Avenue) in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 133,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 198,813 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesSR 745 (first Avenue)
Location0.9 MI S of Route 10
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.28374, -72.95055
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133,800 (2023)
Projected traffic198,813 by 2043
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 SR 745 (first Avenue) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over SR 745 (first Avenue) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over SR 745 (first Avenue) carry?

About 133,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over SR 745 (first Avenue)?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over SR 745 (first Avenue)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.