US Bridges

INTERSTATE-395 over Trading Cove Brook

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 1 Mile North of Route 2A · Structure no. 00269

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-395 over Trading Cove Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying INTERSTATE-395 over Trading Cove Brook 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 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 63,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,909 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-395
CrossesTrading Cove Brook
Location1 Mile North of Route 2A
RouteInterstate 395
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.50096, -72.11558
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,200 (2023)
Projected traffic93,909 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Trading Cove Brook built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-395 over Trading Cove Brook 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-395 over Trading Cove Brook carry?

About 63,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-395 over Trading Cove Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns INTERSTATE-395 over Trading Cove Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.