Interstate 395 over RTE 97 & Shetucket River
FairNew London County, Connecticut · JCT of I-395 & Route 97 · Structure no. 00281
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 684 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 395 over RTE 97 & Shetucket River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 395 over RTE 97 & Shetucket River in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 47,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,877 by 2043. The structure is 684 ft (208.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 395 over RTE 97 & Shetucket River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Interstate 395 over RTE 97 & Shetucket River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 395 over RTE 97 & Shetucket River carry?
About 47,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 395 over RTE 97 & Shetucket River?
The structure is 684 ft (208.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 395 over RTE 97 & Shetucket River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.