INTERSTATE-395 over Route 82
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 1.2 MI N of Fitch Hill RD · Structure no. 00271
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 165 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-395 over Route 82 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-395 over Route 82 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 46,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,540 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 114 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-395 over Route 82 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is INTERSTATE-395 over Route 82 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 2023.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-395 over Route 82 carry?
About 46,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-395 over Route 82?
The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-395 over Route 82?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.