INTERSTATE-95 over East River Road
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 2.1 MI North of Route 77 · Structure no. 00209
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 62,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 over East River Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over East River Road in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 68 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 62,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,315 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-95 over East River Road built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over East River Road 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over East River Road carry?
About 62,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 over East River Road?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over East River Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.