US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over US Route 1

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · I-95 Exit No. 57 · Structure no. 00202

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over US Route 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over US Route 1 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 59,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,817 by 2040. The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesUS Route 1
LocationI-95 Exit No. 57
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.2968, -72.70412
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.7 m)
Roadway width117 ft (35.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,100 (2020)
Projected traffic87,817 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US Route 1 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over US Route 1 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over US Route 1 carry?

About 59,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over US Route 1?

The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over US Route 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.