INTERSTATE 95
Carrying INTERSTATE 95 over NOROTON RIVER
STAMFORD\DARIEN TOWN LINE, Windham, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: INTERSTATE 95
The INTERSTATE 95 bridge in Windham, Connecticut carries INTERSTATE 95 over NOROTON RIVER. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 16.2 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 123,700 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Connecticut bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How INTERSTATE 95 compares
Live comparison across Connecticut.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1958
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 16.2 m (53 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 123,700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00039
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether INTERSTATE 95 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare INTERSTATE 95 against other structures in Windham and across Connecticut. Connecticut bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for INTERSTATE 95?
INTERSTATE 95 in Windham, Connecticut on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is INTERSTATE 95 inspected?
INTERSTATE 95's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 123,700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INTERSTATE 95 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for INTERSTATE 95?
INTERSTATE 95 has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining INTERSTATE 95?
INTERSTATE 95 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is INTERSTATE 95 and does age affect safety?
INTERSTATE 95 was built in 1958, making it 68 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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