US Bridges

Interstate 395 over Quinebaug Rv & P&w RR

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 0.2 Mile North of RTE 12 · Structure no. 00286

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
598 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
39,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 395 over Quinebaug Rv & P&w RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 395 over Quinebaug Rv & P&w RR 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 39,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,396 by 2040. The structure is 598 ft (182.3 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 395
CrossesQuinebaug Rv & P&w RR
Location0.2 Mile North of RTE 12
RouteInterstate 395
Coordinates41.58956, -71.98669
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length598 ft (182.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,300 (2020)
Projected traffic58,396 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 395 over Quinebaug Rv & P&w RR built?

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

What condition is Interstate 395 over Quinebaug Rv & P&w RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 395 over Quinebaug Rv & P&w RR carry?

About 39,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 395 over Quinebaug Rv & P&w RR?

The structure is 598 ft (182.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 395 over Quinebaug Rv & P&w RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.