Cranberry Pond RD over Interstate 395
PoorNew London County, Connecticut · 1.9 MI N of Route 82 · Structure no. 00273
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 189 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 537
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cranberry Pond RD over Interstate 395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cranberry Pond RD 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 537 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 798 by 2043. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Cranberry Pond RD over Interstate 395 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cranberry Pond RD over Interstate 395 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Cranberry Pond RD over Interstate 395 carry?
About 537 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Cranberry Pond RD over Interstate 395?
The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Cranberry Pond RD over Interstate 395?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.