INTERSTATE-395 over Route 163
FairNew London County, Connecticut · I-395 Exit No. 79 · Structure no. 00264
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-395 over Route 163 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-395 over Route 163 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 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 49,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,552 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 109 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-395 over Route 163 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is INTERSTATE-395 over Route 163 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-395 over Route 163 carry?
About 49,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-395 over Route 163?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-395 over Route 163?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.