US Bridges

I-95 SB Ramps M&p over East Street & P&w RR

Good

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

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
843 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,310
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 SB Ramps M&p over East Street & P&w RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB Ramps M&p over East Street & P&w RR in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 22,310 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,150 by 2035. The structure is 843 ft (257 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-95 SB Ramps M&p
CrossesEast Street & P&w RR
LocationAt West End of Q-Bridge
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.30222, -72.91094
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length843 ft (257 m)
Longest span198 ft (60.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,310 (2015)
Projected traffic33,150 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SB Ramps M&p over East Street & P&w RR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 SB Ramps M&p over East Street & P&w RR 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 I-95 SB Ramps M&p over East Street & P&w RR carry?

About 22,310 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-95 SB Ramps M&p over East Street & P&w RR?

The structure is 843 ft (257 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB Ramps M&p over East Street & P&w RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.