Interstate-95 over East River

Fair Condition69 years old54,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Location2.3 Mi S Of Route 79
CarriesInterstate-95
CrossesEast River
Coordinates41.28875, -72.64549

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length165.7 ft (50.5 m)
Max Span80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Deck Width103.7 ft (31.6 m)
Deck Area1595.8 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1957 (reconstructed 1998)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic54,500 (2020)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection124
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00210

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