Howard Avenue over INTERSTATE-95
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.2 MI N of Route 10 · Structure no. 00165
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howard Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Howard Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,052 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Howard Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Howard Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Howard Avenue over INTERSTATE-95 carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Howard Avenue over INTERSTATE-95?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Howard Avenue over INTERSTATE-95?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.