US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Laurel Street

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI S of Route 100 · Structure no. 00182

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Laurel Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Laurel Street in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 76,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,523 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesLaurel Street
Location0.1 MI S of Route 100
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.28398, -72.8717
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 2024
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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,400 (2020)
Projected traffic113,523 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Laurel Street built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Laurel Street 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 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Laurel Street carry?

About 76,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Laurel Street?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Laurel Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.