INTERSTATE-395 over Old Colchester Road
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 2.5 MI N Route 85 · Structure no. 00259
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 36,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-395 over Old Colchester Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-395 over Old Colchester Road 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 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 36,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,087 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-395 over Old Colchester Road built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-395 over Old Colchester Road 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 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-395 over Old Colchester Road carry?
About 36,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-395 over Old Colchester Road?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-395 over Old Colchester Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.