INTERSTATE-95 over Menunketesuck River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.4 MI S of Route 145 · Structure no. 00226
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 over Menunketesuck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Menunketesuck River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 50,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,632 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-95 over Menunketesuck River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Menunketesuck River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Menunketesuck River carry?
About 50,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Menunketesuck River?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Menunketesuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.