US Bridges

INTERSTATE-395 over Hunts Brook

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 1.6 MI N of Route 85 · Structure no. 00257

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-395 over Hunts Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying INTERSTATE-395 over Hunts Brook 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 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 30,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,617 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-395
CrossesHunts Brook
Location1.6 MI N of Route 85
RouteInterstate 395
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.41015, -72.14286
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,700 (2020)
Projected traffic45,617 by 2040
Trucks14%
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-395 over Hunts Brook built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-395 over Hunts 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-395 over Hunts Brook carry?

About 30,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-395 over Hunts Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns INTERSTATE-395 over Hunts Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.