US Bridges

Interstate 95 over I91NB US1 SR724 & Ramps

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · Over Water Street · Structure no. 00172

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,384 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
101,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over I91NB US1 SR724 & Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over I91NB US1 SR724 & Ramps in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 101,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 150,224 by 2037. The structure is 1,384 ft (421.8 m) long and 128 ft wide.

CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesI91NB US1 SR724 & Ramps
LocationOver Water Street
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.29902, -72.91571
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 inspectionMay 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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,384 ft (421.8 m)
Longest span249 ft (76 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,100 (2017)
Projected traffic150,224 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
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 I91NB US1 SR724 & Ramps built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 95 over I91NB US1 SR724 & Ramps 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over I91NB US1 SR724 & Ramps carry?

About 101,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 over I91NB US1 SR724 & Ramps?

The structure is 1,384 ft (421.8 m) long with a longest span of 249 ft (76 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over I91NB US1 SR724 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.