US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Ivy Street

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 1.7 MI S. of US Route 1 · Structure no. 00192

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Ivy Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Ivy Street 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 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 70,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,756 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesIvy Street
Location1.7 MI S. of US Route 1
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.28907, -72.81556
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,500 (2020)
Projected traffic104,756 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ivy Street built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Ivy Street 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 Ivy Street carry?

About 70,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Ivy Street?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Ivy Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.