US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over US Rt. 1 SB and AMTRAK

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI S of Route 100 · Structure no. 00181

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over US Rt. 1 SB and AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over US Rt. 1 SB and AMTRAK in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 76,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,523 by 2042. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesUS Rt. 1 SB and AMTRAK
Location0.3 MI S of Route 100
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.28484, -72.87446
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.5 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.9 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,400 (2022)
Projected traffic113,523 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 INTERSTATE-95 over US Rt. 1 SB and AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over US Rt. 1 SB and AMTRAK 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over US Rt. 1 SB and AMTRAK carry?

About 76,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over US Rt. 1 SB and AMTRAK?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.5 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over US Rt. 1 SB and AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.