US Bridges

Interstate 95 over Lake Saltonstall

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI N of Route 100 · Structure no. 00186

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
834 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
84,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over Lake Saltonstall is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over Lake Saltonstall in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 84,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,559 by 2040. The structure is 834 ft (254.2 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesLake Saltonstall
Location0.5 MI N of Route 100
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.28228, -72.86028
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length834 ft (254.2 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width115 ft (34.9 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,500 (2020)
Projected traffic125,559 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 over Lake Saltonstall built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 95 over Lake Saltonstall 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over Lake Saltonstall carry?

About 84,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 over Lake Saltonstall?

The structure is 834 ft (254.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over Lake Saltonstall?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.