INTERSTATE-95 over Chestnut Street
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.1 MI N of US Route 1 · Structure no. 00193
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 over Chestnut Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Chestnut Street in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 70,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,756 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-95 over Chestnut Street built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Chestnut 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Chestnut Street carry?
About 70,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Chestnut Street?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Chestnut Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.