US Bridges

Scotland Road over INTERSTATE-395

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 1.6 Miles North of SR 642 · Structure no. 00278

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotland Road over INTERSTATE-395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scotland Road over INTERSTATE-395 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,229 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesScotland Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-395
Location1.6 Miles North of SR 642
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.57198, -72.08792
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2020)
Projected traffic2,229 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Scotland Road over INTERSTATE-395 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Scotland 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Scotland Road over INTERSTATE-395 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Scotland Road over INTERSTATE-395?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Scotland Road over INTERSTATE-395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.