INTERSTATE-395 over SR 642 West Town Street
FairNew London County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI N of Route 2 & 32 · Structure no. 00277
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-395 over SR 642 West Town Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-395 over SR 642 West Town Street in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 35,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,452 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR 642 West Town Street built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is INTERSTATE-395 over SR 642 West Town Street 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-395 over SR 642 West Town Street carry?
About 35,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-395 over SR 642 West Town Street?
The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-395 over SR 642 West Town Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.