US Bridges

US Route 1 NB over INTERSTATE-95

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 1.6 MI N of I-91 · Structure no. 00180

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 1 NB over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 1 NB over INTERSTATE-95 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,156 by 2044. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Route 1 NB
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location1.6 MI N of I-91
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates41.28875, -72.89003
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2024)
Projected traffic15,156 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US Route 1 NB over INTERSTATE-95 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 1 NB over INTERSTATE-95 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 1 NB over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US Route 1 NB over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 1 NB over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.