US Bridges

Moxley Road over INTERSTATE-395

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.6 MI S of Route 163 · Structure no. 00261

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
616
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moxley Road over INTERSTATE-395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moxley Road over INTERSTATE-395 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 616 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 915 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMoxley Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-395
Location0.6 MI S of Route 163
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.43366, -72.12063
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 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 span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic616 (2022)
Projected traffic915 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Moxley Road over INTERSTATE-395 built?

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

What condition is Moxley 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 Moxley Road over INTERSTATE-395 carry?

About 616 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Moxley Road over INTERSTATE-395?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Moxley Road over INTERSTATE-395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.