US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Latimers Brook

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI N of Route 161 · Structure no. 00251

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Latimers Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Latimers Brook 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 72,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,025 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesLatimers Brook
Location0.5 MI N of Route 161
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates41.36637, -72.20493
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,700 (2017)
Projected traffic108,025 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-95 over Latimers Brook built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Latimers Brook 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Latimers Brook carry?

About 72,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Latimers Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Latimers Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.