INTERSTATE-95 over Branford Steam Railroad
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI N of US Route 1 · Structure no. 00198
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 over Branford Steam Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Branford Steam Railroad 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 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 65,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,881 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-95 over Branford Steam Railroad built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Branford Steam Railroad 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Branford Steam Railroad carry?
About 65,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Branford Steam Railroad?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Branford Steam Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.