Featherbed Lane over INTERSTATE-95
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI S of US Route 1 · Structure no. 00197
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 181 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Featherbed Lane over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Featherbed Lane over INTERSTATE-95 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,418 by 2036. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Featherbed Lane over INTERSTATE-95 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Featherbed Lane over INTERSTATE-95 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Featherbed Lane over INTERSTATE-95 carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Featherbed Lane over INTERSTATE-95?
The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Featherbed Lane over INTERSTATE-95?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.