INTERSTATE-95 over East River
FairNew Haven County, Connecticut · 2.3 MI S of Route 79 · Structure no. 00210
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 166 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 54,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 over East River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over East River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 54,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,982 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-95 over East River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over East River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over East River carry?
About 54,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 over East River?
The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over East River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.