FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

INTERSTATE 95

Carrying INTERSTATE 95 over WARREN STREET

INTERSTATE 95 EXIT 27, Fairfield, Connecticut

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
79 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: INTERSTATE 95

The INTERSTATE 95 bridge in Fairfield, Connecticut carries INTERSTATE 95 over WARREN STREET. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1998, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 23.2 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 85,600 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 79.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How INTERSTATE 95 compares

▲ 34.5
Load rating vs Connecticut average (44.9 t)
Top 8%
Higher load rating than 92% of Connecticut bridges
840
Bridges in Fairfield · 30 in Poor condition
INTERSTATE 95 79.4 t
Connecticut average 44.9 t

Live comparison across Connecticut.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
5.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
79.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Last Reconstructed
1998
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
23.2 m (76 ft)
Deck Width
48.7 m (160 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
85,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00107

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield, Connecticut has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 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 85,600 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 Good 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 79.4 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 1959, making it 67 years old and last reconstructed in 1998.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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