US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Long Wharf Drive

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI N. of Route 10 · Structure no. 00166

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Long Wharf Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Long Wharf Drive in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 67 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 125,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 187,075 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 181 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesLong Wharf Drive
Location0.5 MI N. of Route 10
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.28698, -72.92524
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width181 ft (55.1 m)
Roadway width175 ft (53.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125,900 (2020)
Projected traffic187,075 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure10
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 Long Wharf Drive built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Long Wharf Drive 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Long Wharf Drive carry?

About 125,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Long Wharf Drive?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 181 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Long Wharf Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.