US Bridges

INTERSTATE-395 over Maple Avenue

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.3 MI S of Route 163 · Structure no. 00262

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-395 over Maple Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-395 over Maple Avenue in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 49,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,552 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-395
CrossesMaple Avenue
Location0.3 MI S of Route 163
RouteInterstate 395
Coordinates41.43795, -72.1186
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,500 (2020)
Projected traffic73,552 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-395 over Maple Avenue built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is INTERSTATE-395 over Maple Avenue 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-395 over Maple Avenue carry?

About 49,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-395 over Maple Avenue?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-395 over Maple Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.