INTERSTATE-395 over Kate Downing Road
FairMiddlesex County, Connecticut · 3 Miles North of ROUTE201 · Structure no. 00295
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-395 over Kate Downing Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-395 over Kate Downing Road in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 67 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,577 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-395 over Kate Downing Road built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is INTERSTATE-395 over Kate Downing 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-395 over Kate Downing Road carry?
About 30,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-395 over Kate Downing Road?
The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-395 over Kate Downing Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.