INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North Railroad
PoorNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.23 MI North of First Av · Structure no. 00162
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 466 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 121,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North Railroad in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 121,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 180,537 by 2040. The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North Railroad built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North Railroad carry?
About 121,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North Railroad?
The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.