US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over River RD &hammonasset Rv

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 2 MI N. of Route 79 · Structure no. 00219

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over River RD &hammonasset Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over River RD &hammonasset Rv 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 52,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,564 by 2040. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesRiver RD &hammonasset Rv
Location2 MI N. of Route 79
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.28996, -72.56466
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,200 (2020)
Projected traffic77,564 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 River RD &hammonasset Rv built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over River RD &hammonasset Rv 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over River RD &hammonasset Rv carry?

About 52,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over River RD &hammonasset Rv?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over River RD &hammonasset Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.