US Bridges

Interstate 95 Sout over US1 Quinnipiac Rv P&w RR

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · Over Quinnipiac River · Structure no. 00174B

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stayed Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
4,598 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 Sout over US1 Quinnipiac Rv P&w RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stayed girder carrying Interstate 95 Sout over US1 Quinnipiac Rv P&w RR 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 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 56,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,102 by 2040. The structure is 4,598 ft (1,401.5 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesInterstate 95 Sout
CrossesUS1 Quinnipiac Rv P&w RR
LocationOver Quinnipiac River
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.30193, -72.91097
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStayed Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,598 ft (1,401.5 m)
Longest span515 ft (157 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,600 (2020)
Projected traffic84,102 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 Sout over US1 Quinnipiac Rv P&w RR built?

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

What condition is Interstate 95 Sout over US1 Quinnipiac Rv P&w RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 Sout over US1 Quinnipiac Rv P&w RR carry?

About 56,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 Sout over US1 Quinnipiac Rv P&w RR?

The structure is 4,598 ft (1,401.5 m) long with a longest span of 515 ft (157 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 Sout over US1 Quinnipiac Rv P&w RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.