US Bridges

Wawecus Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · .6 MI North of Route 82 · Structure no. 00272

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wawecus Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wawecus Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,114 by 2035. The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWawecus Hill Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-395
Location.6 MI North of Route 82
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.51746, -72.11954
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2015)
Projected traffic1,114 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Wawecus Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Wawecus Hill Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Wawecus Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395 carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wawecus Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395?

The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Wawecus Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.