US Bridges

INTERSTATE-395 over Oxoboxo Brk & Nec Aband.

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 325 Ft S of Route 163 · Structure no. 00263

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-395 over Oxoboxo Brk & Nec Aband. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-395 over Oxoboxo Brk & Nec Aband. 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 58,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,222 by 2043. The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-395
CrossesOxoboxo Brk & Nec Aband.
Location325 Ft S of Route 163
RouteInterstate 395
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.44074, -72.11748
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,700 (2023)
Projected traffic87,222 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-395 over Oxoboxo Brk & Nec Aband. built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-395 over Oxoboxo Brk & Nec Aband. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-395 over Oxoboxo Brk & Nec Aband. carry?

About 58,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-395 over Oxoboxo Brk & Nec Aband.?

The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-395 over Oxoboxo Brk & Nec Aband.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.