US Bridges

Maplewood Cem Br over INTERSTATE-395

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · .3 MI South of Route 82 · Structure no. 00270

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maplewood Cem Br over INTERSTATE-395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maplewood Cem Br 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 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMaplewood Cem Br
CrossesINTERSTATE-395
Location.3 MI South of Route 82
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.50531, -72.11473
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2023)
Projected traffic18 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Maplewood Cem Br over INTERSTATE-395 built?

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

What condition is Maplewood Cem Br 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 Maplewood Cem Br over INTERSTATE-395 carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Maplewood Cem Br over INTERSTATE-395?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Maplewood Cem Br over INTERSTATE-395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.