US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over SR 718

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 1.3 MI N of Route 77 · Structure no. 00207

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over SR 718 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over SR 718 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 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 60,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,154 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 104 ft wide.

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesSR 718
Location1.3 MI N of Route 77
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.28968, -72.66447
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,000 (2023)
Projected traffic89,154 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR 718 built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over SR 718 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over SR 718 carry?

About 60,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over SR 718?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over SR 718?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.