US Bridges

Ssr 449 over INTERSTATE-95

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.7 MI N. of Route 156 · Structure no. 00247

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ssr 449 over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ssr 449 over INTERSTATE-95 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,349 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSsr 449
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location0.7 MI N. of Route 156
RouteState Highway 449
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.32549, -72.24996
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2020)
Projected traffic5,349 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ssr 449 over INTERSTATE-95 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Ssr 449 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ssr 449 over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ssr 449 over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Ssr 449 over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.