US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Moose Hill Road

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 1.9 MI S of Route 77 · Structure no. 00201

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Moose Hill Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Moose Hill Road in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 59,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,411 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesMoose Hill Road
Location1.9 MI S of Route 77
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.29746, -72.72271
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,500 (2020)
Projected traffic88,411 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Moose Hill Road built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Moose Hill Road 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 Moose Hill Road carry?

About 59,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Moose Hill Road?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Moose Hill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.