US Bridges

Miller Pond Road over INTERSTATE-395

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 1.8 MI N of Route 85 · Structure no. 00258

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Pond Road over INTERSTATE-395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miller Pond Road 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMiller Pond Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-395
Location1.8 MI N of Route 85
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.41248, -72.14047
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2021)
Projected traffic205 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Miller Pond Road over INTERSTATE-395 built?

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

What condition is Miller Pond Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Miller Pond Road over INTERSTATE-395 carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Miller Pond Road over INTERSTATE-395?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Pond Road over INTERSTATE-395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.