US Bridges

Old Kings HWY N #1 over INTERSTATE-95

Good

New London County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI West Norwalk Tl · Structure no. 00047

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Kings HWY N #1 over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Kings HWY N #1 over INTERSTATE-95 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 73 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,389 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Kings HWY N #1
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location0.5 MI West Norwalk Tl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.08458, -73.45978
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2021)
Projected traffic6,389 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old Kings HWY N #1 over INTERSTATE-95 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Old Kings HWY N #1 over INTERSTATE-95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Old Kings HWY N #1 over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Kings HWY N #1 over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Old Kings HWY N #1 over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.