US Bridges

INTERSTATE-395 over Route 85

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · I-395 Exit No. 2 · Structure no. 00255

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-395 over Route 85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-395 over Route 85 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 22,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,838 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-395
CrossesRoute 85
LocationI-395 Exit No. 2
RouteInterstate 395
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.39573, -72.16617
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,100 (2020)
Projected traffic32,838 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-395 over Route 85 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is INTERSTATE-395 over Route 85 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-395 over Route 85 carry?

About 22,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-395 over Route 85?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-395 over Route 85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.