US Bridges

Vauxhall Street Ex over INTERSTATE-395

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 3.0 MI N. of I-95 · Structure no. 00256

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vauxhall Street Ex over INTERSTATE-395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vauxhall Street Ex over INTERSTATE-395 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,903 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesVauxhall Street Ex
CrossesINTERSTATE-395
Location3.0 MI N. of I-95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.40241, -72.15172
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2020)
Projected traffic4,903 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Vauxhall Street Ex over INTERSTATE-395 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vauxhall Street Ex over INTERSTATE-395 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 Vauxhall Street Ex over INTERSTATE-395 carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Vauxhall Street Ex over INTERSTATE-395?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Vauxhall Street Ex over INTERSTATE-395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.