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New Haven County, CT · Structure #00162

INTERSTATE-95

INTERSTATE-95 in 0.23 MI North Of First Av, New Haven County, Connecticut received a condition grade of C (42/100). Built in 1956, the bridge carries 122K vehicles daily on INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North Railroad. It is classified as structurally deficient.

C
42/100
42
Condition Score
122K
Daily Traffic
1956
Year Built
142m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
5/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructurePoor
4/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
5/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
INTERSTATE-95
Crosses Over
Metro North Railroad
State
Connecticut
County
New Haven County
Location
0.23 MI North Of First Av
Year Built
1956
Reconstructed
1988
Age
70 years
Daily Traffic
121,500
Lanes
6
Length
142 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
00162

About This Bridge

INTERSTATE-95 is a 70-year-old bridge located 0.23 MI North Of First Av in New Haven County, Connecticut. The bridge carries INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North Railroad with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 122K vehicles per day. Built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1988, the structure spans 142 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (42/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 4/9 (poor), and substructure 5/9 (fair). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.23 MI North Of First Av, New Haven County, Connecticut

41.284178, -72.945733

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Frequently Asked Questions

INTERSTATE-95 has a Condition Score of 42/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 4/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

INTERSTATE-95 was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1988, making it 70 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

INTERSTATE-95 carries approximately 122K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 142 meters long and located on INTERSTATE-95 in 0.23 MI North Of First Av, New Haven County, Connecticut.

Yes, INTERSTATE-95 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

INTERSTATE-95 is located 0.23 MI North Of First Av in New Haven County, Connecticut. The bridge carries INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North Railroad. Its coordinates are 41.284178, -72.945733. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

INTERSTATE-95 carries INTERSTATE-95 over Metro North Railroad. The bridge is 142 meters long and was built in 1956, with reconstruction in 1988.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.