US Bridges

Norman Road over INTERSTATE-395

Fair

New London County, Connecticut · 1 Mile North of Route 164 · Structure no. 00290

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,217
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norman Road over INTERSTATE-395 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norman 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 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 1,217 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,808 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNorman Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-395
Location1 Mile North of Route 164
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNew London County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.60248, -71.95574
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,217 (2024)
Projected traffic1,808 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 Norman Road over INTERSTATE-395 built?

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

What condition is Norman Road over INTERSTATE-395 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Norman Road over INTERSTATE-395 carry?

About 1,217 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Norman Road over INTERSTATE-395?

The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Norman Road over INTERSTATE-395?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.