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.
INTERSTATE-95 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 42/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1956 and is now 70 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. INTERSTATE-95 carries an average daily traffic count of 121,500 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing Metro North Railroad. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
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.
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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.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.