US Bridges

INTERSTATE-395 over Route 169

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 1.4 MI North of Route 97 · Structure no. 00283

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-395 over Route 169 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-395 over Route 169 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 37,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,316 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-395
CrossesRoute 169
Location1.4 MI North of Route 97
RouteInterstate 395
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.58917, -72.02188
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,900 (2020)
Projected traffic56,316 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-395 over Route 169 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is INTERSTATE-395 over Route 169 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-395 over Route 169 carry?

About 37,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-395 over Route 169?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-395 over Route 169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.