US Bridges

INTERSTATE-395 over Yantic River Nec RR

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · .2 MI N of Route 2 & 32 · Structure no. 00276

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-395 over Yantic River Nec RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-395 over Yantic River Nec RR 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 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 37,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,167 by 2040. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-395
CrossesYantic River Nec RR
Location.2 MI N of Route 2 & 32
RouteInterstate 395
Coordinates41.54914, -72.10771
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,800 (2020)
Projected traffic56,167 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-395 over Yantic River Nec RR built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-395 over Yantic River Nec RR 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 Yantic River Nec RR carry?

About 37,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-395 over Yantic River Nec RR?

The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-395 over Yantic River Nec RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.