US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Pond Meadow Road

Fair

Middlesex County, Connecticut · 1.7 MI N of US Route 145 · Structure no. 00229

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Pond Meadow Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Pond Meadow Road in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957, 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 5 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 50,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,484 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesPond Meadow Road
Location1.7 MI N of US Route 145
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.29165, -72.45608
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,800 (2022)
Projected traffic75,484 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 INTERSTATE-95 over Pond Meadow Road built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Pond Meadow Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Pond Meadow Road carry?

About 50,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Pond Meadow Road?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Pond Meadow Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.