US Bridges

Taylor Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395

Poor

New London County, Connecticut · .2 MI North of Route 138 · Structure no. 00289

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
645
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395 in New London County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958, 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 645 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 958 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylor Hill Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-395
Location.2 MI North of Route 138
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.59701, -71.9646
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2024)
Projected traffic958 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Taylor Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395 built?

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

What condition is Taylor Hill Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395 carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Hill Road over INTERSTATE-395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.