INTERSTATE 95
Carrying INTERSTATE 95 over LAFAYETTE STREET NO. 2
0.1 MI N OF ROUTE 8, Fairfield, Connecticut
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: INTERSTATE 95
The INTERSTATE 95 bridge in Fairfield, Connecticut carries INTERSTATE 95 over LAFAYETTE STREET NO. 2. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2006, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 26.2 meters (86 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 102,700 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 49.2 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
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1959
- Last Reconstructed
- 2006
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 26.2 m (86 ft)
- Deck Width
- 49.8 m (163 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 102,700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00108
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
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 102,700 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 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 49.2 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 2006.
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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