INTERSTATE-95 over Lyme Street
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI N of US Route 1 · Structure no. 00243
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 69,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-95 over Lyme Street is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Lyme Street in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 69,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,419 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-95 over Lyme Street built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Lyme Street 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Lyme Street carry?
About 69,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Lyme Street?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Lyme Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.