US Bridges

Interstate 95 over East Branch West River

Fair

New Haven County, Connecticut · 900 Ft South of Route 77 · Structure no. 06634

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over East Branch West River is a steel culvert carrying Interstate 95 over East Branch West River in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 63,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,612 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesEast Branch West River
Location900 Ft South of Route 77
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.29562, -72.69054
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,000 (2023)
Projected traffic93,612 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 East Branch West River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 95 over East Branch West 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over East Branch West River carry?

About 63,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 over East Branch West River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Interstate 95 over East Branch West River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.