US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over State Street

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI N of Route 77 · Structure no. 00206

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over State Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over State Street in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 57,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,291 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesState Street
Location0.3 MI N of Route 77
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.29496, -72.68166
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,400 (2020)
Projected traffic85,291 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 State Street built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over State Street 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over State Street carry?

About 57,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over State Street?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over State Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.