US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Farm River

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI N of Route 100 · Structure no. 00184

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
103,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Farm River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Farm River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958, 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 103,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 153,048 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesFarm River
Location0.3 MI N of Route 100
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.282, -72.86595
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,000 (2017)
Projected traffic153,048 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-95 over Farm River built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Farm River 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Farm River carry?

About 103,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Farm River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Farm River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.