US Bridges

Lawler Lane over INTERSTATE-395

Poor

New London County, Connecticut · .8 Mile South of Route 97 · Structure no. 00279

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawler Lane over INTERSTATE-395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lawler Lane 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLawler Lane
CrossesINTERSTATE-395
Location.8 Mile South of Route 97
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.58114, -72.06931
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2020)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawler Lane over INTERSTATE-395 built?

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

What condition is Lawler Lane 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lawler Lane over INTERSTATE-395 carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lawler Lane over INTERSTATE-395?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lawler Lane over INTERSTATE-395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.