US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Neck River

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.9 MI S of Route 79 · Structure no. 00213

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Neck River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Neck River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957, 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 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 72,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,133 by 2037. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesNeck River
Location0.9 MI S of Route 79
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.28819, -72.61984
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,100 (2017)
Projected traffic107,133 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-95 over Neck River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Neck River 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Neck River carry?

About 72,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Neck River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Neck River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.