US Bridges

I-95 TR 813 over East Street & Pwrr

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · At West End of Q-Bridge · Structure no. 00174D

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
485 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 TR 813 over East Street & Pwrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 TR 813 over East Street & Pwrr in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 17,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,557 by 2040. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 TR 813
CrossesEast Street & Pwrr
LocationAt West End of Q-Bridge
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.30136, -72.91086
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 inspectionApril 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length485 ft (147.8 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,200 (2020)
Projected traffic25,557 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 I-95 TR 813 over East Street & Pwrr built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is I-95 TR 813 over East Street & Pwrr 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 TR 813 over East Street & Pwrr carry?

About 17,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-95 TR 813 over East Street & Pwrr?

The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 TR 813 over East Street & Pwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.