US Bridges

Nod Road over INTERSTATE-95

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 1.0 MI S of Route 81 · Structure no. 00220

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nod Road over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nod Road over INTERSTATE-95 in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 68 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,566 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNod Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location1.0 MI S of Route 81
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.28801, -72.54836
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,566 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nod Road over INTERSTATE-95 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Nod Road over INTERSTATE-95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Nod Road over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nod Road over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Nod Road over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.