US Bridges

Whippoorwill Road over INTERSTATE-95

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 2.0 MI N. of Route 156 · Structure no. 00244

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,081
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whippoorwill Road over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whippoorwill Road over INTERSTATE-95 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958, 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 1,081 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,606 by 2043. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWhippoorwill Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location2.0 MI N. of Route 156
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.31851, -72.3017
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,081 (2023)
Projected traffic1,606 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Whippoorwill Road over INTERSTATE-95 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whippoorwill Road over INTERSTATE-95 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 2023.

How much traffic does Whippoorwill Road over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 1,081 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Whippoorwill Road over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Whippoorwill Road over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.