US Bridges

Leetes Island Road over INTERSTATE-95

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI S of US Route 1 · Structure no. 00199

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leetes Island Road over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leetes Island Road over INTERSTATE-95 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,092 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLeetes Island Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location0.3 MI S of US Route 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.29554, -72.76349
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2022)
Projected traffic6,092 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Leetes Island Road over INTERSTATE-95 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leetes Island Road over INTERSTATE-95 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 2024.

How much traffic does Leetes Island Road over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Leetes Island Road over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Leetes Island Road over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.