US Bridges

Interstate 95 over Canal Dock Road

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI S of US Route 1 · Structure no. 00167

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
187,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over Canal Dock Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over Canal Dock Road in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 187,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 279,052 by 2040. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 203 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesCanal Dock Road
Location0.5 MI S of US Route 1
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.29591, -72.91712
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span183 ft (55.9 m)
Deck width203 ft (61.8 m)
Roadway width193 ft (58.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187,800 (2020)
Projected traffic279,052 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Canal Dock Road built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 95 over Canal Dock Road 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over Canal Dock Road carry?

About 187,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 over Canal Dock Road?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.9 m) and a deck 203 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over Canal Dock Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.