US Bridges

SR 693 Southbound over INTERSTATE-395 NB

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 1.0 MI N of Route 32 · Structure no. 00260

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 693 Southbound over INTERSTATE-395 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 693 Southbound over INTERSTATE-395 NB 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,116 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 693 Southbound
CrossesINTERSTATE-395 NB
Location1.0 MI N of Route 32
RouteState Highway 693
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.42829, -72.12364
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2020)
Projected traffic14,116 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 693 Southbound over INTERSTATE-395 NB built?

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

What condition is SR 693 Southbound over INTERSTATE-395 NB 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 693 Southbound over INTERSTATE-395 NB carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 693 Southbound over INTERSTATE-395 NB?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 693 Southbound over INTERSTATE-395 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.