INTERSTATE-95 over Copse Road
GoodNew Haven County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI Sout of Route 79 · Structure no. 00214
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 66,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 over Copse Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Copse 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 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 66,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,218 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-95 over Copse 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 Copse Road 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Copse Road carry?
About 66,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Copse Road?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Copse Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.